Graduate Cover Supervisor

PK Education; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible work around commitments

Support from local PK Education guide

Access to PK Cover Supervisor Academy

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor for schools in Rotherham. The role involves supervising classes when a teacher is absent, using pre-planned activities, and maintaining student focus in lessons.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates aiming to explore teaching, PGCE routes, or gain classroom confidence. No qualified-teacher status required. Roles available across KS3/KS4 with flexible full-time or part-time options.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant experience working with young people.
• Confidence communicating with secondary-aged students.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational and behaviour management skills.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering instructions for pre-planned classroom activities.
• Developing your confidence managing a classroom.
• Supporting students with their work.
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Gaining experience across different subjects and year groups.
• Following school behaviour and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Organisation

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor – Rotherham | Aspiring Teachers Welcome!

Location: Rotherham

Start Date: ASAP / November 2026

Contract: Flexible Supply – Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Thinking About Becoming a Teacher? Start in the Classroom!

Have you recently graduated and wondered whether teaching could be the career for you?

Pehaps you’re considering a PGCE, looking to build your classroom confidence or simply want a rewarding job where you can make a difference to young people.

PK Education are recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across Rotherham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience before committing to teacher training.

You Don't Need to Be a Qualified Teacher!

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll take responsibility for supervising secondary school classes when their usual teacher is absent. The work will already be planned, so you won’t be expected to create lessons from scratch. Instead, you’ll explain activities, manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain focused on their learning.

What Does the Role Involve?

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering instructions for pre-planned classroom activities
• Developing your confidence managing a classroom
• Supporting students with their work
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff
• Gaining experience across different subjects and year groups
• Following school behaviour and safeguarding policies

Who Would This Suit?

• University graduates considering a PGCE
• Psychology, Sociology, English, Maths and Science graduates
• Sports Science and PE graduates
• Aspiring secondary school teachers
• Teaching Assistants looking to develop their careers
• Individuals with experience coaching, mentoring or supporting young people

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree or relevant experience working with young people
• Confidence communicating with secondary-aged students
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong organisational and behaviour management skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Why Choose PK Education?

• Established education recruitment agency since 2005
• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible work around your commitments
• Valuable experience before teacher training
• Opportunities across Rotherham secondary schools
• Support from a dedicated local consultant
• Access to our PK Cover Supervisor Academy

Whether you’re planning to apply for teacher training next year or simply want to explore a career in education, cover supervision can be a great first step