PE based Cover Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Town; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site car park

LGPS pension

Leisure centre discount

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Livi online GP

Eye tests

Development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Priestlands School is seeking a term-time cover supervisor to support the PE team and general classrooms. The role involves covering lessons when the regular teacher is away, keeping students engaged with set tasks, and maintaining calm, constructive discipline.

Induction and training will be provided. The post starts in January 2027 and visa sponsorship is not available. This role is a valuable stepping stone for those considering teaching or awaiting a first post.

Qualifications

• Non-confrontational approach with students.
• Firm but fair approach to discipline.
• Natural comfort being around young people.
• Sporty and active participation in activities.

Responsabilités

• Cover lessons when the usual teacher is unavailable.
• Help students access the work set and complete it in the time allowed.
• Use an innovative approach so students can keep working on set tasks.
• Keep order in a firm but fair way.
• Support learning within the PE team.
• Support learning in general classroom lessons.

Connaissances

Non-confrontational

Firm but fair

Natural around young people

Sporty

Description du poste

Priestlands School is recruiting a term-time cover supervisor who will work across the PE team and general classrooms. The role covers lessons when the usual teacher is absent, so the supervisor must keep students working on set tasks with a calm, non-confrontational approach. It suits those considering teaching or waiting to start a first teaching post, with induction and training provided. The post starts in January 2027 and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Cover lessons when the usual teacher is unavailable
• Help students access the work set and complete it in the time allowed
• Use an innovative approach so students can keep working on set tasks
• Keep order in a firm but fair way
• Support learning within the PE team
• Support learning in general classroom lessons

Skills & knowledge

• Non-confrontational approach with students
• Firm but fair approach to discipline
• Natural comfort being around young people
• Sporty

Checks & eligibility

• Declaration of any criminal convictions, as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Nice to have

• Previous experience working with young people in a similar role

What’s offered

• Free on-site car park
• Membership of the LGPS pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Free, confidential employee assistance programme
• Access to the Livi online GP service
• Free eyesight test every two years
• Professional development opportunities for all staff