Maths Cover Supervisor

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