Sporting Cover Supervisors

Tradewind Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Chesterfield is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join secondary schools as Cover Supervisors from September. Roles are available as full-time or part-time to suit your schedule, with opportunities to work across a range of Chesterfield secondary schools.

If you have a strong sporting background, you could deliver pre-set work, manage behaviour, and inspire students both in and out of the classroom, with potential PE or extracurricular activity support.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising classes or groups of students.
• Experience in education or youth settings preferred.
• Background in sports or coaching is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Act as a positive role model – promoting teamwork, discipline and resilience.
• Potential to support with PE lessons or extracurricular sports activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Passion for youth

Sports coaching background

Education

Sports Science degree

Youth work / mentoring experience

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisors with a Sports Background Chesterfield | Part-Time & Full-Time | September start

Are you passionate about sport and education? Do you have experience leading young people and want to take your skills into the classroom? We're looking for enthusiastic and confident individuals with a background in sports to join secondary schools across Chesterfield as Cover Supervisors starting September.

Whether you're a qualified coach, personal trainer, PE graduate, or simply have a strong sporting background, this could be the perfect opportunity to inspire the next generation both in and out of the classroom.

The Role:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Act as a positive role model - particularly in promoting teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
• Potential to support with PE lessons or extracurricular sports activities.

Ideal for:

• Sports coaches, graduates in Sports Science, PE, or related fields.
• Individuals with experience in youth work, team leadership, or mentoring.
• Anyone looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career.

Positions Available:

• Full-Time and Part-Time roles - flexible to suit your availability.
• Roles starting September.
• Opportunities to work across a range of Chesterfield secondary schools.

What You'll Need:

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for working with young people.
• A background in sports or coaching (formal qualifications a bonus, but not essential).
• DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Supportive school environments and ongoing training.
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• A chance to make a real difference.