Cover Supervisor - Sports

TailorEducation; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Cover Supervisor with sports experience. You will manage classroom activities and deliver engage in sports and physical activities across primary and secondary schools. Ideal candidates have experience in education or sports coaching and possess strong classroom management skills. The role offers flexible work opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact on student learning and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working options

Access to CPD training

Support from recruitment consultant

Opportunities across excellent schools

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or similar role.
• Delivering sports or physical activities to children.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior confidently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Manage classroom behavior and support learning.
• Lead sports and physical activities promoting teamwork.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Sports coaching

Flexibility

Job description

Cover Supervisor (with Sports Experience)

As a Cover Supervisor working with TailorEDucation, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences while also bringing energy and enthusiasm to the delivery of sports and physical activities. You will be responsible for supervising classes using pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting pupils to stay engaged in their learning. Where required, you may also lead or support structured sports and physical education activities, promoting teamwork, fitness, and positive participation. Flexibility, confidence, and strong behaviour management skills are key to success in this role.

TailorEDucation works in partnership with a range of primary and secondary schools across Kent and Medway. Our partner schools are inclusive and supportive environments that value active learning, student wellbeing, and staff who can positively engage pupils both in the classroom and through sport and physical activity.

You will be working on a supply basis across a number of schools in the Medway area. If you are looking for a flexible role where you can choose which and how many days you work, and are looking to utilise your coaching experience then this could be the ideal role for you.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, teaching assistant, sports coach, or in a similar school-based role
• Experience delivering sports, PE, or physical activities to children or young people
• The ability to confidently manage a classroom and maintain positive behaviour
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, proactive, and professional approach to work
• A passion for engaging and motivating children through both learning and physical activity
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection within an educational setting

What You Will Get in Working with TailorEDucation Including Key Benefits

Key benefits include

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working options
• Access to CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding training
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to work across a variety of excellent schools

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a CV outlining your relevant experience as a cover supervisor and your background in delivering sports or physical activities. A member of the TailorEDucation team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

Successful applications are subject to the completion of TailorEDucation’s interview and compliance process, in line with safeguarding requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.