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🥝 Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching | Sheffield, United Kingdom | Posted May 31, 2026

Job Description

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands‑on classroom experience, particularly those considering a future career in teaching, education, or pastoral support.

The Role:


As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You will be responsible for supervising classes, delivering pre‑set work, and ensuring students remain engaged and on task.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising whole classes during the short‑term absence of teaching staff

  • Delivering clearly planned and prepared lesson materials provided by the school

  • Managing classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a calm, focused, and respectful learning environment

  • Encouraging student participation and supporting pupils to complete their assigned work

  • Covering lessons across a variety of subjects and year g...
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