At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and teach classes during teacher absences, ensuring students stay engaged and learning.
- Company: Lift Schools, a supportive and inclusive educational environment in Sheffield.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, healthcare, and lifestyle perks like gym discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we value diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, experience with children, and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 23164 - 24319 £ per year.
Location: Firth Park, Shiregreen, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
Contract type: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)
Salary: NJC 12-17: £23,164 – £24,319 (actual salary) | £28,598 – £30,024 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Role Overview
Cover Supervisor – responsible for teaching and supervising classes during both planned and unplanned teacher absences, ensuring continuity of learning across all subjects.
Duties include:
- Teaching and supporting classes during planned and unplanned absences.
- Maintaining a calm, focused classroom to support uninterrupted learning.
- Ensuring student progress and engagement across the curriculum.
- Collaborating with colleagues to support inclusive practices and student welfare.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of a range of strategies for whole-class and individual behaviour management.
- Level 2 qualifications – GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent.
- A university degree or equivalent level of qualification (level 6).
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Ability to build positive relationships with all students.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: Pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
- Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Lift Schools is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will also be considered. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. We commit to safeguarding and the welfare of our pupils in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
