PE Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking experienced Sports Coaches for Cover Supervisor roles in Cheshire secondary schools. This position involves leading PE and other subjects in the absence of teachers. Candidates should have recent coaching or teaching experience and GCSE qualifications in English and Maths. Available from September 2025, the role offers full and part-time opportunities with supportive training programs.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Recent coaching or teaching experience in Sports with under 16s.
• Experience supporting young people in the community.
• GCSE Level 4/C in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes and groups in the absence of the class teacher.
• Facilitate learning and manage classroom dynamics.
• Accurately record registers and ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Coaching or teaching experience in Sport/PE

Experience supporting young people

Good communication skills

Education

GCSE Level 4/C in English and Maths

Degree in a relevant field (advantageous)

Job description

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Vision for Education are seeking experienced Sports Coaches to transfer into a classroom setting to work as Cover Supervisors in Cheshire secondary schools.

We are actively seeking passionate individuals with the prospect of advancing to daily supply work or even securing longer fixed-term contracts that may lead to permanent roles.

As a PE Cover Supervisor, envision yourself at the forefront of education, leading classes and groups in the absence of the class teacher. You'll cover predominantly PE and a diverse range of secondary school subjects with lesson plans provided in advance, leaving you to shine in your role—facilitating learning, managing classroom dynamics, accurately recording registers, and seamlessly handing over to the absent teacher.

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.

About the school

A variety of settings are available to you as we work to provide you with the best possible experience.

Full and part-time opportunities are available from September 2025, candidates must be available to work between 08:30-15:30 Monday to Friday.

Requirements

To be considered for this role you will:

• Have recent experience coaching or teaching Sport/PE
• Have experience supporting young people in the community
• Have GCSE Level 4/C in English and Maths
• Have, or be working towards a Degree (advantageous)

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Recent coaching or teaching experience in sports with under 16s

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education 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.