Details:
- Salary: £100 - 130 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Rotherham
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Maths Cover Supervisor – Rotherham
Location: Rotherham
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply – Full-time or Part-time
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates
Are you confident with Mathematics and enjoy helping young people develop their skills and confidence?
PK Education are recruiting Maths Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across Rotherham from January 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for Maths graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Cover Supervisors and individuals with a strong mathematical background who are interested in working in education.
You don't need Qualified Teacher Status!
As a Maths Cover Supervisor, you'll supervise pre-planned Mathematics lessons when the usual teacher is absent, ensuring students remain engaged, understand their tasks and continue making progress.
You'll have the opportunity to support students across KS3 and KS4, helping them build confidence with mathematical concepts while gaining valuable classroom experience yourself.
The Role
Supervising pre-planned Mathematics lessons across KS3 and KS4
Explaining lesson instructions and supporting students with assigned work
Helping students understand mathematical tasks where appropriate
Supporting topics such as algebra, geometry, fractions and problem-solving
Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and high expectations
Encouraging students to remain focused and complete their work
Providing feedback to teaching staff
Supporting general classroom cover when required
Who Are We Looking For?
Mathematics graduates
Engineering and Physics graduates
Aspiring Maths Teachers considering a PGCE
Experienced Cover Supervisors with strong Maths knowledge
Teaching Assistants with Maths support experience
Tutors with experience supporting secondary-aged students
The Ideal Candidate
Strong mathematical knowledge, ideally to GCSE level
Experience working with children or young people
Confidence supervising secondary school classes
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
Ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly
A reliable, patient and professional approach
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
Why Choose PK Education?
Established education recruitment agency since 2005
Competitive daily rates
Flexible working days around your commitments
Opportunities across Rotherham secondary schools
Valuable classroom experience before teacher training
Access to our PK Cover Supervisor Academy
Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant
Opportunities for regular and longer-term bookings
Why Is This a Great Opportunity?
If you're considering becoming a Maths Teacher, working as a Cover Supervisor is a fantastic way to experience secondary education before committing to teacher training.
You'll develop your classroom management skills, build confidence working with students and gain valuable experience supporting Mathematics at secondary level.
Whether you're available five days a week or looking for flexible work around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you