Teaching Jobs in Sheffield

Looking for supply teaching work in Sheffield? From the academies and primaries that make up the bulk of Sheffield’s schools out towards Barnsley and Rotherham, Provide brings together the day-to-day and long-term supply roles we’re filling across Sheffield and South Yorkshire – plus the occasional permanent post – and puts you in touch with a local consultant who knows the area and the schools in it.

KS2 HLTA

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HLTA Start Date: ASAPLocation: Sheffield (S9)Position: Full-Time HLTA We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join…

Tinsley

HLTA

140

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Uploaded September 29, 2026

KS2 Teacher

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KS2 Primary Teacher Start Date: ASAPLocation: Sheffield (S9)Position: Full-Time KS2 Teacher We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher to join…

Sheffield

Primary Teacher

190

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Uploaded September 29, 2026

Lunchtime Supervisor

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Provide Education are recruiting for a Lunchtime Supervisor to support a school in Sheffield. This is a great opportunity for someone looking…

Sheffield

Midday Supervisor

14.5

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Uploaded September 18, 2026

School Caretaker

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Provide Education are recruiting for a School Caretaker to work within a school in Sheffield on a long term basis. We are…

Sheffield

Caretaker

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Uploaded September 18, 2026

School Cleaner

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Provide Education are recruiting for a School Cleaner to work within a school in Sheffield on a long term basis. We are…

Sheffield

Cleaner

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Uploaded September 18, 2026

School Administrator

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Provide Education are recruiting for a School Administrator to join a school in Sheffield. The school are looking for someone who can support…

Sheffield

Administration

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Uploaded September 18, 2026

Food Technology Teacher – Sheffield

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Food Technology Teacher – SheffieldLocation: SheffieldPay: Up to £240 per day, paid to scale from day 1Contract: Long-term temporary, part-timeDays: Monday, Thursday…

Sheffield

Food Technology Teacher

240

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Uploaded September 16, 2026

Food Technology Teacher – Barnsley

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Food Technology Teacher – BarnsleyLocation: BarnsleyPay: Up to £240 per day, paid to scale from day 1Contract: Long-term temporaryStart: After October half…

Barnsley

Food Technology Teacher

240

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Uploaded September 16, 2026

x2 Learning Support Assistants – Sheffield

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Teaching Assistants x2 – SheffieldLocation: SheffieldPay: Up to £120 per day, depending on experienceContract: Full-time, Monday to FridayStart: After October half termDuration:…

Sheffield

Teaching Assistant

120

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Uploaded September 16, 2026

Cover Supervisor – Sheffield

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Cover Supervisor – SheffieldLocation: SheffieldPay: £100–£150 per day, depending on experienceContract: Ad hoc / Day-to-dayDays: 2–3 days per week Provide Education are…

Sheffield

Cover Supervisor

150

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Uploaded September 16, 2026

Exam Invigilator – Sheffield

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Exam Invigilator Jobs in Sheffield Location: Sheffield, South YorkshireJob Type: Temporary, Part-Time and FlexibleStart Date: October 2026 onwardsPay Rate: £14.50 per hourRole:…

Sheffield

Exam Invigilator

14.5

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Uploaded September 16, 2026

Cover Supervisor – Sheffield (S5)

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Cover Supervisors Required – Sheffield S5Location: Sheffield, S5Start Date: ASAPType of Work: Ad-hoc / Day-to-day supplyRate: Up to £130 per day, depending…

Fir Vale

Cover Supervisor

130

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Uploaded September 11, 2026

Our Presence in Sheffield

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Teaching in Sheffield – what to expect

The local school landscape

Across South Yorkshire there are 526 state-funded schools teaching around 209,349 pupils – academies, council-run, faith and special settings. Sheffield sits at its core, with 132 primary and 28 secondary schools.

Getting around the city

Provide places supply teachers right across Sheffield and the surrounding towns – including Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Chesterfield – so you’re not limited to one district. Tell your consultant where you’d like to work and they’ll line up roles nearby.

Roles we recruit for in Sheffield

Whether you’re a class teacher looking for a permanent role, an ECT starting out, or an experienced supply teacher, we recruit across the full range of primary and secondary positions.

Getting started - registering with us

Registration is straightforward and free. Most candidates are matched to their first role within 5–10 days.

Apply online

Quick form, 2–3 minutes

Phone interview

15-min call with a consultant

Compliance

DBS, references, right to work

Matching

Aligned to your preferences

Interview / placement

School interview or first placement

Ready to find your next primary teaching role in Sheffield?

Frequently Asked Questions

How much supply teaching work is there in Sheffield?

Sheffield alone has 181 state-funded schools – 132 primary and 28 secondary – and sits inside South Yorkshire’s wider network of 526 schools teaching around 209,349 pupils. That scale keeps daily and long-term supply work coming up across primary, secondary and specialist settings all year.

Why are so many schools around Sheffield academies?

About 70% of Sheffield’s schools are academies or free schools, many inside multi-academy trusts. For supply that helps: trusts often share cover arrangements across several schools, so one good placement can lead to others nearby without starting from scratch each time you’re booked.

Is there strong demand for supply teachers in Sheffield?

Sheffield’s rate of unfilled posts runs a little below the national average, but with 181 schools across the area there’s still steady day-to-day and long-term supply work – particularly in secondary and specialist settings, where cover needs tend to be more consistent.

Is there specialist or SEND supply work in Sheffield?

Yes. Alongside mainstream primaries and secondaries, Sheffield has 13 special schools and 1 pupil referral or alternative-provision settings, with more across South Yorkshire. SEND, behaviour-support and one-to-one roles come up regularly, so there’s steady specialist work if that’s your strength.

What are Sheffield’s schools like to work across?

Sheffield’s schools range from the city centre out to greener, hillier areas on the edge of the Peak District, so the settings you teach in can feel quite different from one part of the city to the next.

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