Cover Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional personal development

Training and career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Oasis Academy Don Valley in Sheffield is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support lessons across year groups and subjects. You will keep classes focused, engage students, and adapt quickly when plans change to ensure learning continues smoothly.

The role demands calm leadership, strong classroom management, and a commitment to professional development within a values-driven school community. This is a full-time, on-site position at Oasis Academy Don Valley.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English and a Level 3 NQF qualification.
• Experience in de-escalation techniques and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students while promoting good progress.
• A calm, authoritative communication style and strong classroom management skills.
• Organisational skills, adaptability, and resilience in the face of challenges.
• Ideally, experience in a care or pastoral role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across various year groups and subjects.
• Maintain order, keep students on task, and create a positive learning environment.
• Respond to changing situations with calm, confidence, and adaptability.
• Work collaboratively with our team to ensure every student gets the best possible experience.

Skills

Inspiring students

Classroom management

Adaptability

De-escalation techniques

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Level 3 NQF qualification

Job description

Super Heroes have to think on their feet, adapt to changing situations, be super organised, and ready for the unexpected.

So does a Cover Supervisor in a busy school where short-term absences of classroom teachers demand a quick, confident, and ready response.

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, we're looking for someone who can step in at a moment’s notice, keep students engaged, and make sure learning never stops, even when plans change.

If you want to make a genuine, positive impact on young lives, we can help you get there.

What's In It for You?

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, you'll join a values-driven, inclusive community in a modern Olympic Legacy Park campus, where your career can grow, and your impact on young lives is clear every day. We offer:

• Exceptional personal development opportunities within our Academy and across our network
• Investment in your training and career progression
• A motivated, supportive, and ambitious team environment
• The personal reward and satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference every single day

The Role

Even the best-planned days can go awry, that's where you come in. You'll:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across various year groups and subjects
• Maintain order, keep students on task, and create a positive learning environment
• Respond to changing situations with calm, confidence, and adaptability
• Work collaboratively with our team to ensure every student gets the best possible experience

No two days will be the same, making this a role that’s both varied and rewarding.

What We're Looking For

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English and a Level 3 NQF qualificationExperience in de-escalation techniques and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students while promoting good progress
• A calm, authoritative communication style and strong classroom management skills
• Organisational skills, adaptability, and resilience in the face of challenges
• Ideally, experience in a care or pastoral role
• Above all – reliability, motivation, and the heart of a real-life Super Hero

Oasis Academy Don Valley is a co-educational all-through Academy in Sheffield, welcoming students from Reception through to Year 11. This seamless journey creates a strong sense of continuity, belonging, and shared purpose. We are proud to have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting our consistent delivery of high-quality teaching, effective leadership, and excellent pastoral care.

We celebrate diversity and place the attainment and personal growth of every child at the heart of what we do. Our academy thrives as a multi-cultural hub of learning, full of different thinkers, burgeoning potential, and vibrant ideas. With fantastic facilities and a dedicated team of professional educators and support staff, we create an environment where every student can flourish.

If you're driven to change lives for the better, we'd love to welcome you to our team.