Science Cover Supervisor

PK Education Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking enthusiastic Science Cover Supervisors to work across Sheffield secondary schools from January 2027. You don't need to be a qualified teacher! As a Science Cover Supervisor, you'll supervise pre-planned lessons when the usual teacher is absent, helping students remain focused and engaged with their learning.

You may also provide general classroom cover across other subjects. This role offers flexible days, competitive daily rates and the chance to gain classroom

Qualifications

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Experience supporting young people in a classroom setting is beneficial.
• No teaching qualification required, but enthusiasm for science and education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Explain pre-planned work and classroom activities.
• Support students with scientific concepts where appropriate.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour.
• Ensure students follow classroom safety procedures.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Provide general classroom cover across other subjects when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Science degree or relevant experience

Job description

Science Cover Supervisor - Sheffield

Location: Sheffield

Start Date: January 2027

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

Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

PK Education are recruiting enthusiastic Science Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Sheffield from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a background in Biology, Chemistry or Physics who enjoy working with young people and want to develop their classroom experience.

You don't need to be a qualified teacher!

As a Science Cover Supervisor, you'll supervise pre-planned lessons when the usual teacher is absent, helping students remain focused and engaged with their learning. You may also be asked to provide general classroom cover across other subjects.

The Role

• Supervising Science lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Explaining pre-planned work and classroom activities
• Supporting students with scientific concepts where appropriate
• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour
• Ensuring students follow classroom safety procedures
• Providing feedback to teaching staff
• Supporting general classroom cover when required

The Ideal Candidate

• A Science degree or relevant experience supporting young people
• Confidence working with secondary-aged students
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• An interest in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
• A reliable, professional and adaptable approach
• 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 working days around your availability
• Opportunities across Sheffield secondary schools
• Access to our PK Cover Supervisor Academy
• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant

Whether you're considering a PGCE or simply looking for rewarding work in education, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your classroom skills