Posted: 15 June
The role
Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £100 - £130 per day
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026 (Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities)
Cover Supervisors Wanted – Join PK Education This September!
Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people? PK Education is recruiting enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Sheffield. Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day work or a long-term placement, we have fantastic opportunities available from September.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with secondary-aged students who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences by:
Supervising classes using pre-prepared lesson plans
Managing classroom behaviour to create a positive learning environment
Encouraging students to stay engaged and complete their work
Supporting pupils throughout lessons where appropriate
Providing clear feedback to teaching staff at the end of each lesson
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with secondary-aged students (school-based experience is desirable)
A genuine passion for supporting young people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The confidence to adapt to different school environments
Strong behaviour management skills
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Why Choose PK Education?
Competitive daily rates of pay
Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities
A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience across a range of schools
A straightforward registration process and continued professional support
If you're ready to make a positive impact in secondary schools across Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the PK Education team
