cover supervisor

PK Education · Sheffield, Yorkshire

cover supervisor at PK Education, based in Sheffield, Yorkshire. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
5 Nov 2026
Sector
Cover Supervisor

Reference 2610a9a2b60f41bd118eaa8c7765ec2d3e23126c

About the role

Cover Supervisor – Sheffield

Location: Sheffield
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Supply / Temporary

Job Description

PK Education are recruiting for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Cover Supervisors, graduates, aspiring teachers or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain further experience within a secondary school environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-planned work and ensuring students remain engaged and on task. You will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning and a positive classroom environment.

The Role:

– Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
– Delivering pre-planned work set by the class teacher
– Managing classroom behaviour effectively
– Ensuring students remain engaged and on task
– Supporting students where appropriate
– Working across a range of subjects and year groups
– Following individual school policies and procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

– Previous experience working with young people is desirable
– Experience as a Cover Supervisor is advantageous but not essential
– Confident managing groups of secondary-aged students
– Strong communication and behaviour management skills
– Reliable, adaptable and able to work across different departments
– Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check

Why choose PK Education?

– PK Education is a leading local teaching agency, established in 2005
– Excellent competitive daily rates
– Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
– Work available to suit your availability and work-life balance
– The opportunity to gain valuable experience across different secondary schools
– Ongoing support from a team with exceptional industry knowledge

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If you are an experienced Cover Supervisor, graduate or aspiring teacher looking for flexible work in Sheffield secondary schools, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about our current opportunities or contact your local dedicated Consultant on [phone removed].

PK Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check that must be registered to the Update Service.

Reference: 2610a9a2b60f41bd118eaa8c7765ec2d3e23126c · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 5 Nov 2026 · Listed via PK Education

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