PE Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Hyde; On-site; GBP 1,183,000 - 1,419,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a PE Cover Supervisor for a Tameside secondary school. You will deliver pre-set lesson plans, manage class behaviour, take registers and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Roles offer £500-£600 per week with September 2026 start, and pathways to day-to-day supply, longer placements, and potential permanent roles. Ideal candidates have a background in sport, coaching or youth work, GCSEs English/Maths, strong communication and reliability, and a willingness

Qualifications

• Recent experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work or education.
• Confident with secondary-aged students.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (4/C or above).
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and willing to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across subjects, including practical lessons.
• Lead classes during teacher absences and manage behaviour.
• Take registers and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Sports coaching

PE

Youth work

Education

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

GCSEs English & Maths 4/C+

Degree desirable

Job description

PE Cover Supervisor

Tameside secondary school

£500 - £600 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date: September 2026

The School and the Role

Vision for Education are recruiting Sports Coaches to transition into education as Cover Supervisors within secondary school settings in Tameside.

This role is ideal for confident, organised individuals with a background in sport, coaching, or youth work who are looking to gain classroom experience. As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classes during the short-term absence of the teacher, delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects, including practical-based lessons where appropriate.

You'll play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment by managing behaviour, engaging students, completing registers, and providing feedback to teaching staff. Opportunities are available for day-to-day supply, longer-term placements, and potential permanent roles.

For those new to the role, fear not! We have developed an exceptional Cover Supervisor Training Programme, tailored to equip you with the skills needed for success. Dive into the details on our website or simply share your CV with us, and our consultants will reach out with further information.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

• Have recent experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, or education
• Be confident working with secondary-aged students
• Hold GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
• Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Be reliable, adaptable, and keen to work in a school environment
• A degree (or working towards one) is desirable but not essential
• Be able to provide suitable references, hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS, and have the Right to Work in the UK

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.