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Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools in Sheffield
Location: Sheffield & Surrounding Areas
Contract Type: Supply / Temporary (with potential for long-term placements)
Pay: Competitive daily rate (depending on experience)
About the Role
Choice Teachers are seeking confident, proactive, and dedicated Cover Supervisors to work within our partner secondary schools across Sheffield and the surrounding area.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with classroom experience and strong behaviour management skills who are passionate about supporting students’ learning across a variety of subjects.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will maintain engagement in lessons, supervise students in the absence of the class teacher, and ensure a structured, positive learning environment throughout the school day.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for Cover Supervisors who can:
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Demonstrate a strong classroom presence that mirrors that of a qualified teacher.
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Communicate effectively with students and staff, with a high standard of spoken and written English.
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⚖️ Exhibit proven behaviour management skills and maintain discipline confidently.
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Cover a range of subjects, not limited to a single specialism.
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Drive or live locally, with easy access to secondary schools in the Sheffield area.
Whether you are an aspiring teacher looking for classroom experience, a teaching assistant ready for the next step, or an experienced professional seeking flexibility, this role provides excellent opportunities for development and progression.
Why work on supply?
Working as a Cover Supervisor on supply offers you:
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Flexibility: Choose your working days to suit your schedule.
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Variety: Experience different schools, year groups, and subject areas.
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Progression: Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles within our partner schools.
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Valuable experience: Build classroom management and teaching confidence across diverse school settings.
Why work with Choice Teachers?
Choice Teachers is a trusted education recruitment agency with over 15 years of experience supporting schools and educators nationwide.
We offer:
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Consultants with first-hand classroom experience — our team includes former teachers who understand the profession.
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Excellent school partnerships across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, providing diverse and rewarding placements.
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Ongoing support and guidance, ensuring your success in every placement.
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️ Full safeguarding and compliance assurance, keeping you and the schools we work with protected and professional.
Requirements
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Proven classroom experience (minimum 3–6 months)
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills
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Excellent standard of English
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Ability to supervise lessons across multiple subjects
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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Apply Today
If you have the presence, confidence, and communication skills to lead a classroom and inspire students, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact our friendly consultants at Choice Teachers to explore flexible supply opportunities in Sheffield and the surrounding area.
Join Choice Teachers — where quality, flexibility, and opportunity meet.