Cover Supervisor/ PE Technican

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time role

Good Ofsted rating (2023)

Stephenson MAT member

Tech investment and career development

University/school partnerships

Job summary

Rainhill High School in Prescot, Merseyside, is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor and PE Technician to join our team. You will supervise lessons, support learning and contribute to PE and extracurricular activities, ensuring high standards when regular teachers are absent.

The role requires strong behaviour management, organisational skills and a commitment to safeguarding, with opportunities to develop across PE and school-wide activities. Permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of national curriculum and classroom management.
• Experience supporting learning for children and young people.
• GCSE level education or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cover supervisor duties during staff absence.
• Supervise whole classes and support learning in PE and other lessons.
• Assist in organising cover for absent staff and PE admin tasks.
• Support the delivery of extracurricular PE programmes and Duke of Edinburgh.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom supervision

Sports coaching

Adaptability

Education

GCSE or equivalent

NVQ2/3 in teaching assistance

QTS/QTLS desirable

Tools

Arbor

Cover Pro

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

18/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Are you considering a teaching career, have a love of sport and are passionate about supporting and nurturing students in the classroom to reach their full potential?

Then why not consider becoming a Cover Supervisor and PE Technician.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and committed Cover Supervisor to join our team who has excellent behaviour management skills and can provide effective classroom supervision to support learning and teaching when required to cover for short term staff absences, ensuring thatthe educational provision for students is maintained to the highest standard of attainment and achievement in the absence of their regular teacher.

You will also have a crucial PE role in overseeing equipment, contributing to the extra-curricular programme and supporting our PE teachers.

You will also cover lessons in the PE department and other lessons across the school during periods of absence.

You will also assist in supporting organising cover for absent staff when required and other PE related admin support . Previous experience of working in a school setting with children and young people is essential, as isa desire to want to make a difference.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent, full-time role
• ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023)
• Part of Stephenson MAT
• Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.

Purpose of the post:

To provide classroom cover and supervision during the short term absence of teachers with agreed lesson plans in place across the school by allocation from the Cover Manager and Head of PE.

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching and senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs.

Enabling access to learning for all pupils.

Assist in the planning and coordination of daily cover for staff absence as required.

Provide administrative and PE assistance cover as required.

To support the PE department in the delivery of the extra curricular programme and the schools Duke of Edinburgh programme.

Specific duties and Responsibilities Main duties.

Undertake cover supervisor duties when staff are absent or at internal/external events

Undertake cover supervision for whole class i.e. supervise, support and assist students of all abilities, age range in the absence of normal teacher

Follow instructions directed from Cover Manager, Operations Manager, Head of PE, SENDCO and class teachers.

Promote positive pupil behaviour by:

• Ensuring pupils enter and exit classroom in silence
• Greet pupils at beginning of the lesson
• Complete the class register
• Ensure pupils sit according to their seating plans
• Ensure school uniform rules are followed
• Report back as appropriate to class teacher
• Encourage students to follow Rainhill Standards at all times

Ensure when covering a lesson, students remain focused and on task.

Managing the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking work to ensure a constructive working environment and maintain good discipline and reinforce appropriate standards for learning of classes in your care and to implement the Academy’s Behaviour Policy.

Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment at all times.

Develop your own knowledge and understanding of specific academic, physical and emotional/ behavioural/ social needs of individuals and groups of students and respond to them effectively.

To ensure that incidents of inappropriate conduct are promptly reported to the appropriate person as appropriate and fed back to absent teacher.

To assist the PE Department and SENDCO and learning support department with classroom support when not covering lessons.

To provide welfare support for students, including administering first aid (dependent on training) and attending to and identifying medical needs as required.

Be a regular contributor to the PE extra curricular programme and the schools Duke of Edinburgh programme

To assist in the smooth, daily running of the PE Department

What the school offers its staff

Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.

We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.

Further details about the role

Knowledge and Experience Understanding and working knowledge of the national curriculum and other learning programmes (within specified age range/subject area) e.g. knowledge of core subject areas Working knowledge and understanding of principles of effective learning in the classroom and classroom management Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes Working knowledge of Arbor and Cover Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word Knowledge and awareness of GDPR requirements and regulations Qualifications and Training Good standard of Education up to GCSE or equivalent

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills Minimum 2 years experience of working with children in an educational setting (within specified age range/subject area) NVQ 2/3 equivalent or above in teaching assistance or relevant experience Coaching qualifications in a one or more sports QTS/QTLS desirable but not essential Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy Training in special educational needs strategies Skills and Abilities Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues Ability to work with sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality in all forms including electronically, written form and verbally Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attitudes Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Planning own workload to meet deadlines Ability to play at least one sport at a good level Ability to support PE teaching Flexible in their ability to work across the school to best meet the needs of pupils as and when it is needed Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need and identify learning styles as appropriate Effective Behaviour Management skills Commitment to Equal Opportunities Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity Commitment to safeguarding Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

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