Graduate PE Teacher

PK Education Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working days

PK Cover Supervisor Academy

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking enthusiastic PE Cover Supervisors to work across Barnsley secondary schools from January 2026. You will supervise pre-planned PE lessons when the usual teacher is absent, potentially including practical sessions and theory, across KS3/KS4.

No full teaching qualification required. This role suits sports coaches, Sports Science graduates, experienced Cover Supervisors and aspiring PE teachers seeking valuable classroom experience in a friendly, supportive

Qualifications

• Experience coaching, teaching or supporting young people.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Supervise PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support practical activities like football, basketball and athletics.
• Deliver instructions for pre-planned lessons.
• Encourage participation, teamwork and positive behaviour.
• Ensure health and safety during practical activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour and follow school expectations.
• Provide general classroom cover when required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Enthusiastic and reliable

Education

Sports Science/PE graduates

Job description

PE Cover Supervisor – Barnsley

Location: Barnsley

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Flexible Supply – Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Are you passionate about sport, fitness and working with young people? Looking to put your coaching or PE experience to good use in secondary schools?

PK Education are recruiting enthusiastic PE Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Barnsley and the surrounding areas from January 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for sports coaches, Sports Science graduates, experienced Cover Supervisors and aspiring PE Teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

You don't need to be a qualified teacher!

As a PE Cover Supervisor, you'll supervise pre-planned PE lessons when the usual teacher is absent. Depending on the school's requirements, this may include practical sports sessions, classroom-based PE theory or general classroom cover.

The Role

• Supervising PE lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Supporting practical activities including football, basketball, athletics and other sports
• Delivering instructions for pre-planned lessons
• Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive behaviour
• Ensuring students follow health and safety procedures during practical activities
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining school expectations
• Providing general classroom cover when required

Who Are We Looking For?

• Sports Science and PE graduates
• Experienced sports coaches
• Unqualified PE Teachers
• Cover Supervisors with a sporting background
• Sports development officers and activity leaders
• Aspiring PE Teachers considering a PGCE

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience coaching, teaching or supporting young people
• Confidence leading groups of secondary-aged students
• A good understanding of sport and physical education
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Why Choose PK Education?

• Established education recruitment agency since 2005
• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working days to suit your availability
• Opportunities across Barnsley secondary schools
• Valuable experience before PE teacher training
• Access to our PK Cover Supervisor Academy
• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant

Whether you're an experienced sports coach looking for more consistent work or a PE graduate considering teaching, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills in a secondary school environment