Cover Supervisor-Rotherham/Doncaster/Barnsley/Sheffield

Protocol Education Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Free safeguarding training

Ongoing consultant support

Clear progression toward teaching

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across South Yorkshire. You will step in for absent teachers, delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring student engagement.

You will help maintain a positive learning environment, monitor welfare and support progress while following safeguarding procedures. This role offers flexible work and a path toward teacher training.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident leading groups of young people.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability.
• Genuine passion for supporting students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to classes across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Support students in completing set work and understanding instructions.
• Encourage participation, engagement and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Monitor student welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all learners.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and student engagement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leading groups

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Job description

Cover Supervisor in South Yorkshire

Have you ever considered a career in education but don't yet hold a teaching qualification? A role as a Cover Supervisor could be the perfect first step.

Protocol Education is a leading education recruitment agency working with secondary schools across Sheffield. We are looking for confident, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who are keen to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference to young people's education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain engaged with their learning. While you won't be required to plan lessons or undertake full teaching responsibilities, you will play a vital role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting student progress.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to classes across a range of subjects.


• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a productive learning environment.


• Support students in completing set work and understanding instructions.


• Encourage participation, engagement, and positive attitudes towards learning.


• Monitor student welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.


• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all learners.


• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and student engagement.

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates will:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Be confident leading groups of young people.


• Demonstrate patience, resilience, and adaptability.


• Have a genuine passion for supporting students and helping them succeed.


• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

What Protocol Education Can Offer

• Valuable hands-on experience within secondary schools.


• Free CPD and online training courses to support your development.


• Flexible work to fit around your schedule.


• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.


• Opportunities to progress into teaching, teacher training, or other education-based careers.


• Competitive daily rates of pay.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding, Allergy and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.