Job Description
Cover Supervisor - Outwood Schools | South Yorkshire & Derbyshire
Location: Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield & WorksopCompany: Teaching PersonnelPay: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate / OngoingContract: Flexible day-to-day and long-term roles
Teaching Personnel are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a number of Outwood secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
We are currently supporting Outwood schools in:
* Sheffield
* Barnsley (2 schools)
* Doncaster (2 schools)
* Chesterfield (2 schools)
* Worksop (2 schools)
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise lessons during teacher absence and ensure students remain engaged with the work set by teaching staff. This role is ideal for candidates considering a future career in teaching, education, or youth support.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
* Deliver pre-set lesson materials provided by teaching staff
* Supervise classes across a range of subjects
* Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
* Ensure students remain focused and on task
* Maintain a positive and safe learning environment
* Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons
No formal teaching qualification is required, although confidence managing groups of secondary-aged pupils is essential.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who:
* Hold a UK-recognised degree or relevant experience working with young people
* Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
* Are reliable, adaptable, and professional
* Have an interest in education or teaching
* Are confident working within secondary school settings
Experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, or previous Cover Supervisor roles is desirable but not essential.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Competitive daily pay of £100-£120
* Flexible work to suit your availability
* Opportunities across Outwood schools in multiple locations
* Dedicated consultant support
* Access to free safeguarding and CPD training
* Pathways into long-term roles and teacher training opportunities
Safeguarding
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, identity checks, and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
Apply today to start working as a Cover Supervisor across Outwood schools with Teaching Personnel.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holi