Graduate Scheme! - Kickstart your career in education

Milk Education; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 1,291,500 - 1,845,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Access to discounts

Support from a personal consultant

Job summary

Milk Education in Sheffield is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Education, or Drama, this role offers hands-on classroom experience making a difference in students' lives. Cover Supervisors will supervise classes, deliver lessons, and manage behaviour while enjoying the flexibility of supply work. Competitive daily rates and the opportunity to gain valuable experience are also included. Join us to inspire young people today!

Qualifications

• Proven experience with young people.
• Previous experience in education, youth work, coaching, or tutoring is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver pre‑prepared work and keep pupils focused.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide support to help pupils stay on track.
• Create a calm and productive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Professional presence

Adaptability

Education

Degree (any subject)

Job description

Graduate Scheme! – Kick-start your career in education

Do you want to work in schools and make a real difference in children’s lives?

Whether you’re a graduate in Psychology, Education, Drama, or Performing Arts, a sports Coach, or simply someone passionate about supporting young people, this is your opportunity to gain hands‑on classroom experience and help students thrive.

We’re looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or anyone with a strong can‑do attitude who wants to make a difference in education.

What does a Cover Supervisor do?

• Supervise whole classes in the absence of the teacher, ensuring lessons run smoothly.
• Deliver pre‑prepared work and keep pupils focused and engaged.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide support and guidance where needed, helping pupils stay on track.
• Be a positive role model, creating a calm and productive learning environment.

Why you’ll love this role

• Every day brings something different – no two lessons are the same.
• Gain valuable classroom experience – ideal for aspiring teachers.
• Flexible supply work that fits around your lifestyle.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Be part of an organisation that also gives back through community initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• A degree (any subject) or proven experience with young people, backed up by a confident can‑do attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Professional presence and the ability to adapt quickly.
• Previous experience in education, youth work, coaching, or tutoring is helpful, but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Fast‑track compliance and a speedy registration process.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Access to a range of discounts through our Perks Portal.
• Access to accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Access to free PSHE lesson plans and resources designed by real teachers.
• Support from a personal consultant 24/7.
• Eco‑friendly education supply agency.

If you’ve got the drive, confidence, and passion to inspire young people, we want to hear from you.

Apply today – start leading classrooms tomorrow.