Long-Term | Short-Term | Ad-Hoc | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Sheffield S3
Are you looking to gain valuable experience in primary education or take the next step in your school-based career? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Primary Cover Supervisors to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in the Sheffield S3 area.
Whether you're seeking consistent long-term work, flexible day-to-day assignments, or a route into a permanent school role, we have opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.
The Role
As a Primary Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain engaged with pre-set work while maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment. You may be required to work across different year groups and support schools on both planned and short-notice bookings.
We Offer
Long-term placements with dedicated schools
Flexible short-term and ad-hoc assignments
Temp-to-perm opportunities for candidates seeking permanent employment
Competitive daily pay rates
Valuable classroom experience in a variety of school settings
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for career progression within education
The Ideal Candidate
Experience working in the classroom (essential)
Confident managing groups of children and maintaining positive behaviour
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach
A genuine passion for supporting young people's learning and development
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Requirements
Right to work in the UK
Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months
Willingness to complete safeguarding and compliance checks
Why Join Us?
We work with a number of excellent primary schools across Sheffield, offering regular work, career development opportunities and the flexibility to achieve the work-life balance that suits you. Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a recent graduate, or looking to transition into education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your journey in Sheffield's primary schools and discover the opportunity that's right for you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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