Cover Supervisor and PE Technician

Laurus Cheadle Hulme; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Manchester is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor and PE Technician to join their team. This role involves providing classroom support and administrative assistance, particularly in the PE department by organizing sports activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background including GCSEs in Maths and English. This position offers 37 hours per week on a term-time only basis, providing flexibility and work-life balance for employees.

Qualifications

• Strong educational background required for the role.
• Experience in a school environment is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a similar role is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and registration cover for absent teachers.
• Support the PE Department by organizing after-school sports activities.
• Coordinate the House Sporting Calendar.

Skills

Classroom support

Organizational skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Cover Supervisor and PE Technician to join our team at Laurus Cheadle Hulme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, whether you're considering a career in teaching or already have experience working with young people. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for proving classroom support and registration cover for absent teachers and provide administrative support as requested. 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. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks. Job Purpose: (For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below).

• To provide classroom and registration cover for absent teachers and provide administrative support as requested.
• To support the PE Department, taking responsibility for the organisation, coordination and supervision of after‑school sports activities and clubs in addition to coordinating the House Sporting Calendar.
• 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.
• A full application must be submitted as CV's will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.