Cover Supervisor / Sports Coaches

senploy; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a Cover Supervisor to guide lessons in Andover schools. Ideal candidates include sports coaches ready to adapt their skills for classroom challenges. The role offers flexible daytime work at a pay range of £120-£130 per day, along with ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible daytime work

CPD in classroom management

Supportive employer

Qualifications

• Must understand how to motivate a group.
• Keep order without losing connection.
• Adapt drills and sessions to suit different abilities.
• Empathetic, warm-hearted professionals ready for a new challenge.

Responsibilities

• Guide lessons and keep classes engaged.
• Establish presence and authority in the classroom.
• Adapt to different schools and subjects.

Skills

Motivating a group

Maintaining order

Adapting drills

Empathy

Job description

Overview

No two training sessions are ever the same – and no two days in school are either. That’s what makes this role perfect for sports coaches who thrive on variety and challenge.

Responsibilities

Quokka Education is working with Andover schools to bring in Cover Supervisors who can use their coaching experience to guide lessons, keep classes engaged, and set the pace of the school day.

• Day 1‑30: Think of this as pre‑season. You’ll learn routines, build confidence, and establish your presence in the classroom. You’ll quickly realise that the same authority you use to lead training translates perfectly here.
• Day 31‑60: Now you’re match fit. You’ll adapt seamlessly to different schools and subjects, balancing authority with your empathetic and warm‑hearted approach. Students will respect your calm confidence.
• Day 61‑90: By now, you’ll be a key part of the local education team. Schools will trust you to step in whenever needed, and your reputation will be that of a professional who delivers quality every single time.

Qualifications

• Understand how to motivate a group.
• Keep order without losing connection.
• Adapt drills and sessions to suit different abilities.
• Sports coaches from grassroots clubs to elite academies.
• People who want variety in their working week.
• Aspiring teachers who see this as a pathway.
• Empathetic, warm‑hearted professionals ready for a new challenge.

Benefits

• Flexible daytime work in Andover schools.
• Weekly pay from £120/day PAYE.
• CPD in classroom management, safeguarding, SEN.
• A transparent and supportive employer.
• Location: Andover.
• Pay: £120‑£130 per day.

Swap the pitch for the classroom and see how far your skills can take you. Apply today and become the Cover Supervisor Andover schools can count on.