Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor

Career Teachers UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers UK is seeking Sports Coaches and Cover Supervisors to fill flexible roles across Sheffield secondary schools. Positions include day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements to suit your availability.

This role suits sports coaching backgrounds seeking classroom experience, supporting pupils’ development, and maintaining engaging learning environments in KS3–KS4. DBS on Update Service preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational settings.
• Comfortable covering PE and general secondary subjects.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
• Flexible, adaptable and proactive in new environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects
• Covering PE, Games and sports-related lessons when required
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Supporting pupils’ academic and personal development

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

DBS Check

Education

Graduate

Interest in teaching

Job description

Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor - Flexible Roles Across Sheffield Secondary Schools

Career Teachers is working with a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Sheffield, offering exciting opportunities for Sports Coaches and Cover Supervisors on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis.

Whether you’re looking for full-time work or flexible opportunities around other commitments, we can help you find placements that suit your availability and career aspirations.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a sports coaching background who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience, support young people in their education, and develop a career within schools.

About the Role

As a Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning across a variety of subjects when teachers are absent. While PE and sports-related lessons may form part of your timetable, you must also be confident covering general secondary subjects across KS3 and KS4.

• Delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects
• Covering PE, Games and sports-related lessons when required
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Ensuring students remain engaged and on-task throughout lessons
• Supporting pupils’ academic and personal development
• Following school behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons

Who We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who are confident working with young people and comfortable leading a classroom.

Suitable backgrounds include:

• Sports Coaches with experience working with children or young people
• Graduates considering a future career in teaching
• Cover Supervisors seeking flexible work across Sheffield
• Teaching Assistants ready to take the next step
• Youth Workers with strong behaviour management skills
• Individuals with experience in secondary schools, sports, coaching or educational settings

The ideal candidate will:

• Be comfortable covering both PE and general secondary subjects
• Have excellent communication and behaviour management skills
• Be adaptable, proactive and confident in new environments
• Have a passion for supporting young people’s development
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

What Career Teachers Offers You

• A dedicated Secondary Consultant with strong relationships across Sheffield schools
• Access to a wide network of secondary school opportunities
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• PAYE payroll with no hidden deductions
• Support with interviews, trial days and career development
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school positions

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