Cover Supervisor and PE Technician

Laurus Cheadle Hulme; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurus Trust is seeking a capable Cover Supervisor & PE Technician to join our school in Cheadle. You will provide high-quality classroom cover during teacher absence and support the PE department with after-school sports activities and events.

We value enthusiasm, organization and a positive approach to working with young people. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only, with flexible arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.
• Prior experience within a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality classroom cover for absent teachers and ensure students remain engaged in learning.
• Organise, coordinate and supervise after-school sports activities and clubs.
• Coordinate the House Sporting Calendar and support PE events.
• Provide administrative support as requested.

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Cover Supervisor & PE Technician to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting both teaching and extracurricular sport across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people and has a genuine enthusiasm for sport. The successful candidate will provide high-quality classroom cover during teacher absence, ensuring students remain engaged in their learning, while also supporting the PE department through the organisation and delivery of extracurricular sporting activities and competitions.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a 37 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.

Job Purpose

• To support to the PE Department, taking responsibility for the organisation, coordination and supervision of afterschool sports activities and clubs in addition to coordinating the House Sporting Calendar.
• To provide classroom and registration cover for absent teachers and provide administrative support as requested.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.
• Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.