Cover Supervisor/Coach

Tapton School & Sixth Form; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapton School & Sixth Form is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor / Coach to join our ambitious team. You will supervise classes when teachers are absent, deliver pre-planned activities and help maintain high teaching standards while supporting students' personal and academic development.

The role offers a chance to lead PE cover provision for the right candidate and engage with our extensive extra-curricular sports programme, aligning with a passion for sport and physical education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong behaviour management and high expectations of students.
• Flexible, resilient and adaptable to challenges.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure learners stay engaged.
• Deliver pre-planned learning activities and monitor progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school expectations.
• Provide feedback to staff on student progress and needs.
• Support enrichment activities and wider school community.

Skills

Experience with youth

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Resilience

Safeguarding

Job description

Cover Supervisor / Coach

Grade 4 SCP 7-12 | 37 Hours per Week | 39 Weeks per Year | Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a dynamic school environment where no two days are the same?

Tapton School is seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and committed Cover Supervisor / Coach to join our successful and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while supporting the personal, academic and behavioural development of our students.

As a Cover Supervisor / Coach, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-planned learning activities, promote positive behaviour and contribute to the wider life of the school. You will work alongside teaching and support staff to ensure all students are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.

The Role

You will:

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain engaged in learning.
• Support students' academic, personal and social development.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school's high expectations.
• Assist with monitoring student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support enrichment activities, educational visits and the wider school community.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals where appropriate.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Has strong behaviour management skills and high expectations of students.
• Is flexible, resilient and able to respond positively to challenges.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and achieving the best outcomes for all young people.

An Exciting Opportunity for PE Specialists

For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to take a lead role in PE cover provision and become involved in our extensive extra-curricular sports programme, making this an ideal position for someone with a passion for sport and physical education.

Why Join Tapton School?

As part of INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to our values of Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people across our community.

For further information please contact Sam Simmons at Tapton School