Cover Supervisor - Sheffield

Provide Education- South Yorkshire; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

School shadow day

Daily pay from £105

Progress to £130-£140 per day

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Flexible supply work

Job summary

Provide Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Sheffield. This role offers free training, a shadow day, and opportunities to increase daily pay as you gain experience.

Previous classroom experience is advantageous but not essential, and you will start at £105 per day with potential progress to £130-£140 per day. You will supervise students aged 11-16, deliver prepared materials, manage behaviour, and support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people is advantageous but not essential.
• Confident, professional communication.
• Ability to supervise groups and manage classroom behaviour.
• Reliable, adaptable and organised.
• Interested in secondary schools and developing a career in education.
• Willing to complete training, shadow day and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students aged 11-16 during lessons when the regular teacher is absent.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students understand the work provided.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage students to remain focused and complete their work.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Report any concerns to the appropriate school staff.

Skills

Young people experience

Confident communicator

Classroom supervision

Reliable and adaptable

Organised

Job description

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: £105-£140 per day

Job Type: Temporary, flexible and long-term opportunities

Looking for a new opportunity in education?

Provide Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Sheffield, with free training, a school shadow day and opportunities to increase your daily pay as you gain experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in education, including those with experience working with young people through youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, care work or other relevant sectors.

Previous classroom experience is advantageous but is not essential if you have the right transferable skills, confidence and willingness to learn.

With pay starting at £105 per day and opportunities to progress to £130-£140 per day, you can develop your classroom experience while building a career in education.

What Does the Role Involve?

• Supervise students aged 11-16 during lessons when the regular teacher is absent.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students understand the work provided.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage students to remain focused and complete their work.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Report any concerns to the appropriate school staff.

Free Training and Career Progression

1. Free training course: Complete a training course covering classroom management, behaviour management, safeguarding and the responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor.
2. School shadow day: Attend an unpaid shadow day in a secondary school to observe experienced staff and gain an understanding of classroom routines.
3. Start paid work at £105 per day: Once you have completed the required training, shadowing and compliance checks, you can begin accepting paid Cover Supervisor assignments.
4. Progress to £130-£140 per day: As you gain experience, demonstrate reliability and receive positive feedback from schools, you can progress through our pay structure, with opportunities to earn higher daily rates depending on experience, performance and the assignment.

Flexible Cover Supervisor Work in Sheffield

• Emergency and ad-hoc cover: Short-notice assignments across multiple secondary schools.
• Day-to-day supply: Flexible work based on your availability and school requirements.
• Long-term placements: Extended assignments within a single secondary school, offering greater consistency and the opportunity to build relationships with students and staff.

What Are We Looking For?

• Have experience working with young people, ideally secondary school-aged students.
• Communicate confidently and professionally.
• Can supervise groups and manage classroom behaviour.
• Are reliable, adaptable and organised.
• Are interested in working in secondary schools and developing a career in education.
• Are willing to complete the training, shadow day and required compliance checks. Experience gained through youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, care work or similar roles may be particularly relevant. Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

Enhanced DBS and Safeguarding

Successful applicants must complete the relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks before starting work. An Enhanced DBS check, including a children’s barred list check where legally applicable, will be required. Existing Enhanced DBS certificates on the Update Service may be considered, subject to eligibility and verification.

Why Work with Provide Education?

• Free Cover Supervisor training.
• A school shadow day before starting paid assignments.
• Daily pay starting at £105, with opportunities to progress to £130-£140.
• Flexible supply work and longer-term secondary school placements.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain experience and develop your career in education.