Sports Coach

Vision for Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cover Supervisor Training Programme

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting Cover Supervisors to support pupils in KS3 and KS4 across secondary schools. No subject specialist is required as full lesson materials are provided, allowing you to focus on engaging pupils and maintaining classroom order.

Ideal for graduates and sports coaches seeking experience in secondary education, with access to a Cover Supervisor Training Programme to build confidence and safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Graduate or degree-minded candidate with an interest in teaching.
• Experience leading groups such as sports teams or youth programs is valued.
• Ability to engage pupils and support learning in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes of approximately 25–30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning environments.
• Take accurate registers and follow school policies.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson.

Skills

Graduate

Sports coach

Engaging young people

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools | Ideal for Graduates & Sports Coaches

Cover Supervisor | Secondary Education | Graduate & Sports Coach Opportunity

Are you a graduate, sports coach, or someone with a strong interest in working with young people? Have you considered a career in secondary education but want to gain classroom experience before committing to teacher training?

Vision for Education is recruiting enthusiastic and confident individuals to work as Cover Supervisors in secondary schools, supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4. This role is an excellent stepping stone into teaching, education support roles, or long-term supply work.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning in secondary schools by supervising classes in the absence of the class teacher.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading classes of approximately 25-30 pupils

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects

• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive learning environments

• Taking accurate registers and following school policies

• Providing feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson

You do not need to be a subject specialist. Full lesson materials are provided, allowing you to focus on engaging pupils, managing the classroom, and supporting learning.

For candidates new to the role, Vision for Education offers access to a Cover Supervisor Training Programme, designed to build confidence, classroom management skills, and an understanding of safeguarding and school expectations.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This role is particularly suited to:

• Graduates considering a future in teaching

• Sports coaches with experience leading groups of young people

• Youth workers, mentors, and education support staff

• Career changers interested in working in secondary school