PE Cover Supervisor

PK Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 27,675; Full time

Job summary

PK Education are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in Barnsley for a PE Cover Supervisor to join from September. The role involves supervising lessons across KS3/KS4, primarily in PE, with occasional cross-subject support.

Ideal candidates will have a PE, sport, coaching, or youth development background, plus experience with young people and confident behaviour management. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity in Barnsley.

Qualifications

• Experience in sport, coaching, PE, or youth development.
• Experience working with young people.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support the PE department when required.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absence.
• Promote positive behaviour and student engagement.
• Become a key member of the school's cover team.

Skills

PE background

Experience with youth

Job description

PE Cover Supervisor – Barnsley

Location: Barnsley

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £24,500-£29 per day (dependent on experience) (Apply online only)

PK Education are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in Barnsley seeking a Cover Supervisor with a PE background to join their team from September.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in sport, coaching, PE, or youth development who enjoys working with young people and wants to build a long-term career within education.

Although you'll spend some time supporting within the PE department, the role also involves supervising lessons across a variety of subjects, delivering pre‑set work, and maintaining a positive learning environment throughout the school.

The Role

• Supervising lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Supporting the PE department when required
• Delivering pre‑planned lessons during teacher absence
• Promoting positive behaviour and student engagement
• Becoming a key member of the school's cover team

What We're Looking For

• Background in PE, sport, coaching, or physical education
• Experience working with young people
• Confident leading groups and managing behaviour
• Strong communication skills
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and professional

This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring PE teachers, sports graduates, or experienced Cover Supervisors looking for a permanent role from September.

Apply now or contact PK Education to find out more