Cover Supervisor

Lift Schools; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Sheffield is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support student learning during teacher absences. This role offers a great opportunity for aspiring teachers to gain valuable experience in a dynamic school environment. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom order and supporting students in their learning. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and relevant qualifications in Maths and English, and possess experience working with children.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits including pension and healthcare

Lifestyle perks like gym memberships and travel deals

Qualifications

• Ability to implement strategies for managing classroom behaviour effectively.
• Experience working with young people in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes during teacher absences to ensure uninterrupted learning.
• Create a calm and focused learning environment for all students.

Skills

Knowledge of strategies for classroom behaviour

Ability to build positive relationships

Experience working with children

Education

Bachelor's degree in a suitable subject

L2 qualifications/GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Salary: NJC 12-17 (£24,488 - £26,564 actual salary) £28,598 - £31,022 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time - 39 weeks per year

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 9th Oct

Interview date: 17th Oct

Your Impact; Their Future: Do you have the potential to make a difference?

We are excited to be adding to our team here at Lift Firth Park, we are seeking a cover supervisor on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a budding teacher to gain valuable experience. If you are looking for a career in education, then come and join our creative, warm and dynamic school.

The role will cover classes during both planned and unplanned teacher absences, providing essential support across all subjects, ensuring students' learning progresses uninterrupted. By ensuring the classroom is a calm and focused environment, they contribute significantly to student achievement and advancement. Your contribution will ensure smooth delivery of; an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

• Knowledge of a range of strategies to deal with whole-class behaviour and individual behavioural needs.
• A bachelors degree in a suitable subject.
• L2 qualifications/ GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with all students and colleagues.

About our school

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The academy is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact-in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

Who is Lift Scools?

We\'re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they\'ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we\'ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 9th Oct 2025

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.