Flexible Cover Supervisor

PK Education Limited; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

PK Education are seeking enthusiastic and dependable Cover Supervisors to join our secondary supply team across Doncaster. Whether you're after one or two days a week, regular work Monday to Friday, or occasional bookings, we want to hear from you.

No Qualified Teacher Status is required. You will supervise pre-prepared work, not plan lessons, and you will help manage classroom behaviour and keep students engaged.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising KS3/KS4 classes.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Reliable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervising secondary school classes across KS3 and KS4
• Explaining work prepared by the absent teacher
• Keeping students focused and maintaining classroom expectations
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies
• Taking registers and recording relevant information
• Providing feedback to the school at the end of lessons
• Creating a safe and supportive classroom environment

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Reliability

Tools

DBS update service

Job description

Flexible Cover Supervisor – Doncaster | Choose Your Working Days!

Location: Doncaster

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Day-to-Day / Ad Hoc Secondary Supply

Working Pattern: 1–5 Days Per Week

Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Want to Work in Education Without Working Five Days a Week?

PK Education are looking for enthusiastic and dependable Cover Supervisors to join our secondary supply team across Doncaster.

Whether you're looking for one or two days a week, regular work Monday to Friday or occasional bookings around other commitments, we want to hear from you.

We work with secondary schools that require additional classroom support when their teachers are absent, and we're looking for people who can confidently step in and keep the school day running smoothly.

No Qualified Teacher Status Required!

You won't be expected to plan lessons or teach new subject content. Your job is to supervise pre-prepared work, manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain engaged throughout the lesson.

Your Responsibilities:

• Supervising secondary school classes across KS3 and KS4
• Explaining work prepared by the absent teacher
• Keeping students focused and maintaining classroom expectations
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies
• Taking registers and recording relevant information
• Providing feedback to the school at the end of lessons
• Creating a safe and supportive classroom environment

Who Can Apply?

• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants
• Graduates considering teaching
• Sports coaches and activity leaders
• Youth workers and mentors
• Experienced education professionals seeking flexible work
• Individuals with relevant experience supporting groups of young people

What You'll Need:

• Confidence working with secondary-aged students
• Experience supporting children or young people
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A reliable and professional approach
• Flexibility to work across different school environments
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

The Benefits of Flexible Supply

One of the biggest advantages of working through PK Education is having control over your working week.

Available Monday and Tuesday? Great.

Want to work five days one week and two the next? That's fine too.

Prefer occasional bookings around other commitments? We can work with that.

You tell us your availability, and we'll offer suitable assignments based on school demand.

There's no obligation to accept every booking.

Why PK Education?

• Established education recruitment agency since 2005
• Competitive daily rates
• Choose the days you're available
• Opportunities across Doncaster secondary schools
• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant
• Regular supply opportunities depending on school demand
• Potential for longer‑term placements