Cover Supervisor
About this role
Cover Supervisor (School Support Staff)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Firth Park (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, S5 0SD
Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time (35 Hours/Week, 39 Weeks/Year – Term Time Only)
Salary: £23,929.00 – £25,957.00 per annum + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits
Key Dates: Closing Date: 14 October 2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing is excited to partner with Lift Firth Park to recruit an enthusiastic, adaptable, and dynamic Cover Supervisor.
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, graduates, or experienced education support staff looking to gain valuable classroom leadership experience in a supportive school environment. In this role, you will step in during planned and unplanned teacher absences to supervise classes across various subjects and year groups. Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials, you will ensure students stay focused, supported, and making steady academic progress.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Supervision: Guide students through set tasks using pre-prepared materials provided by class teachers across different subjects and age groups.
Positive Learning Environment: Maintain a calm, respectful, and focused classroom atmosphere using positive behavior management techniques.
Inclusive Support: Assist students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to help them access materials and reach their individual learning goals.
Communication & Handover: Provide clear feedback to returning teachers regarding student progress, completed work, and any classroom achievements or challenges.
Wider Academy Duties: Assist with student supervision during break times and lunchtimes as required.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.
Practical experience working with children and young people in an educational or youth environment.
Valid UK Right to Work (this position cannot offer visa sponsorship).
Key Skills & Personal Qualities:
Confident classroom presence with a solid understanding of positive behavior management techniques.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with students and staff.
High emotional intelligence, patience, empathy, and resilience under pressure.
Adaptability to manage changing daily routines and priorities across various subject areas.
About the School & Network
Lift Firth Park: A vibrant 11–16 mixed secondary school in Shiregreen, Sheffield, serving approximately 1,200 students. The school reflects a rich, diverse community (with over a third of pupils speaking EAL) and is undergoing an exciting, successful period of transformational change.
Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 schools educating over 35,000 pupils. Joining Lift Schools grants access to continuous professional development, strong career progression pathways (including Initial Teacher Training opportunities), and network benefits.