Sports Coach/Cover Supervisor

Quokka Education; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education partnership in Winchester is seeking a Sports Coach/Cover Supervisor to step into classrooms and maintain lesson plans. Ideal for energetic individuals with a sports background looking to gain teaching experience. Flexible work options available with competitive pay and comprehensive training provided. Immediate start.

Benefits

Flexible work opportunities

Weekly pay at competitive rates

Free CPD and training

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in sport, such as being a sports graduate or a coach.
• Experience mentoring or working with young people.
• Eager to gain teaching experience before training.

Responsibilities

• Step into classrooms with confidence, maintaining lesson plans.
• Build positive first impressions and follow school routines.
• Manage year groups and lead lessons independently.

Skills

Background in sport

Adaptability

Energetic demeanor

Reliability

Job description

Do you have a background working with young people? Are you resilient, adaptable, and ready for a new challenge?

Quokka Education is partnering with a Top 10 secondary school in Hampshire, located in Winchester. We're looking for confident individuals with a background in sport who are adaptable, energetic, and ready to step in as cover supervisors straight away.

This is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience before starting teacher training. Through our partnerships, we can also introduce you to some of the best teacher training providers in Hampshire, including salaried routes to obtain QTS.

No previous experience? No problem. We'll provide all the training and support you need to get started.

What success looks like as a cover supervisor

• Day 1-30: Step into classrooms with confidence, keeping lessons on track with pre-planned content
• Day 1-30: Follow school routines quickly and build positive first impressions
• Day 1-30: Show reliability, professionalism, and adaptability in every booking

By 60 days:

• Establish yourself as a trusted cover supervisor, requested back by local schools
• Confidently manage different year groups and subjects with calm authority
• Be recognised for consistency and positive behaviour management

By 90 days:

• Become the go-to cover supervisor in your area
• Lead lessons independently and contribute to a positive classroom environment
• Build a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and impact

Who we are looking for

We're especially looking for people with a strong background in sport, including:

• Sports graduates, students, and aspiring PE teachers
• Sports coaches with experience mentoring young people
• Graduates looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training
• Anyone sporty, energetic, and adaptable, ready for a new challenge

What we offer

We offer:

• Flexible work - part-time and full-time opportunities in excellent local schools
• Weekly pay at some of the best rates in the industry, through PAYE - no hidden surprises
• Free CPD and training, plus experience and shadow days before you start
• A company built on fairness, transparency, and genuine support

Contract details

Location: Winchester
Position: Sports Coach/Cover Supervisor
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Ongoing
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, term time only
Pay: From £115 per day via PAYE

How to apply: If this sounds like the right step for you, apply today to become a Sports Graduate Cover Supervisor. If you know someone who would be a great fit, you can also refer them and receive up to £150 through our referral scheme.

Safeguarding: At Quokka Education, keeping children safe always comes first. We follow the Department for Education's guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, which means carrying out thorough checks on everyone we work with. This also includes an online search as part of our safeguarding process. We'll guide you through each step so you always know what to expect