Sporting Cover Supervisors

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Cutthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking enthusiastic Sports Cover Supervisors to join secondary schools across Chesterfield. With a sporting background, you will supervise classes in teachers' absence, deliver pre-set work, and help create a positive learning environment.

Roles are available as full-time and part-time, starting ASAP. Ideal candidates are sports coaches or graduates in sports science or PE, with experience in youth work or mentoring.

Qualifications

• Background in sports or coaching is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Experience working with young people or in mentoring is beneficial.
• DBS check on update service or willingness to apply is required.

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

Sports background

Experience leading young people

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Coaching experience

Education

Sports Science or PE degree

Job description

Sports Cover Supervisors

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

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 ASAP.

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 Immediately
• 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.

Ready to step into the classroom and bring your sporting passion to education?