Lead PE & Class Cover Coach — Inspire Students

eTeach UK Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapton School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor / Coach to supervise classes during teacher absence and deliver pre-planned activities. You will promote positive behaviour and contribute to students’ personal and academic development in a dynamic secondary school setting.

You will work with teaching and support staff to monitor progress, provide feedback, and support enrichment activities and wider school life. A resilient, flexible approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working with children or young people.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Adaptability / resilience

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Tapton School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor / Coach to supervise classes during teacher absence and deliver pre-planned activities. You will promote positive behaviour and contribute to students’ personal and academic development in a dynamic secondary school setting.

You will work with teaching and support staff to monitor progress, provide feedback, and support enrichment activities and wider school life. A resilient, flexible approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential.