Cover Supervisor Needed for Secondary Schools in Sheffield

Are you looking for the freedom of flexible working?

Are you a people person who is strong with challenging behaviour?

Do you have experience in mentoring, tutoring, teaching, or education?

Due to increased demand within Sheffield, TeacherActive is currently recruiting passionate Cover Supervisors to work in our Secondary Schools. A Cover Supervisor is an experienced individual who is confident covering and managing a classroom while a Teacher is off on a short-term absence.

An amazing Cover Supervisor is someone who is:

• Highly organised
• Strong character
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Flexibility
• Patient
• Loves working with young people

The responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor include but are not limited:

• Covering pre-planned lessons across a multitude of subjects
• Manage the classroom and supervise pupils
• Help pupils carry out pre-arranged tasks and exercises set out by the teacher
• Respond to pupil’s questions and help with their work
• Collect all completed work at the end of the class to be passed on to the teacher
• Report back to the teacher or staff about the behaviour of the class and work carried out according to the school’s procedure and processes.
• Deal with any immediate issues such as emergencies in complete accordance with the school’s procedures and policies.

In return, the successful teacher will receive:

• Market-leading rates of pay
• Excellent CPD Opportunities (through our online CPD website MyProgression)
• A high level of support provided by your dedicated and knowledgeable consultant
• A excellent Refer a Friend Scheme (from £100 in vouchers) *T& &C's*

Possible qualifications required are Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools. These are desired but not essential.

If you believe you are the right fit for the role please contact Ellie Ashton (phone number removed) or (url removed).

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.