Active PE Cover Supervisor — Support & Inspire Students

Teach in Herts; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach in Herts is seeking a Cover Supervisor with PE Support to join our school team. You will supervise classes during short-term absences, ensure students stay engaged, and deliver PE cover lessons to support the PE Faculty.

You will work closely with the Staff/Cover Manager to maintain continuity of learning, manage behaviour, take attendance, keep records, and assist with safeguarding, administration and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a school environment or with young people.
• Experience of delivering PE or sports activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and professional approach.
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility for tasks through to completion.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A strong work ethic and excellent punctuality.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and develop positive professional relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students and ensuring that work set by teachers is completed effectively.
• Managing student behaviour in line with school policies and maintaining a positive classroom environment.
• Taking attendance and maintaining relevant student records using Class Charts.
• Collecting completed work and ensuring it is passed to the appropriate teacher.
• Responding to students' questions about classroom routines and procedures.
• Dealing appropriately with immediate problems or emergencies.
• Providing PE cover lessons and supporting the PE Faculty when required.
• Supporting external cover staff where appropriate.
• Following all safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Undertaking administrative duties and other appropriate tasks when not required for cover.
• Contributing to the development of effective systems and strategies that enhance learning during cover lessons.
• Taking responsibility for an additional whole-school responsibility focused on supporting student outcomes or wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in school environment or with young people

Job description

Teach in Herts is seeking a Cover Supervisor with PE Support to join our school team. You will supervise classes during short-term absences, ensure students stay engaged, and deliver PE cover lessons to support the PE Faculty.

You will work closely with the Staff/Cover Manager to maintain continuity of learning, manage behaviour, take attendance, keep records, and assist with safeguarding, administration and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.