PE Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Hyde; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting for a PE Cover Supervisor role in Tameside, with responsibilities across secondary school settings. The post suits individuals from sport, coaching, or youth work backgrounds seeking classroom experience.

You will lead classes during teacher absences, deliver pre-set lesson plans, manage behaviour, complete registers, and provide feedback to teachers. Opportunities include day-to-day supply, longer placements, and potential permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, or education.
• Confident with secondary-aged students.
• GCSE English and Maths at 4/C or above.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable, adaptable, and keen to work in a school environment.
• Degree is desirable but not essential.
• Be able to provide suitable references, Enhanced DBS, and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes during short-term teacher absence, delivering pre-set lesson plans across subjects.
• Manage behaviour and engage students to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Take registers and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Contribute to day-to-day supply, longer placements, and potential permanent roles.

Skills

Sports coaching

Youth work

Communication

Behaviour management

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Degree (desirable)

Job description

PE Cover Supervisor

Tameside secondary school

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

Start date: November 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

As a cover supervisor and part of our team, you benefit from:

• 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.