Sports Coach / PE Cover

Vision for Education; Trafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Sports Coaches to transition into Classroom Supervisors in Trafford secondary schools. The role entails covering PE and various subjects, managing classroom activities, and facilitating learning in the absence of the teacher. Ideal candidates will have coaching or teaching experience, particularly with young people, and qualifications in English and Maths. This opportunity includes a competitive salary and various perks to support your professional development.

Benefits

Weekly salary payments

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training and professional development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Recent experience coaching or teaching Sport / PE required.
• Experience supporting young people in the community is essential.
• Minimum GCSE Level 4/C in English and Maths is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes in PE and manage groups effectively.
• Facilitate learning and manage classroom dynamics.
• Record attendance and hand over information to teachers.

Skills

Coaching Sport

Supporting young people

Classroom management

Education

GCSE Level 4/C in English and Maths

Degree in Sports or Education (advantageous)

Job description

About the role

Vision for Education are seeking experienced Sports Coaches to transfer into a classroom setting to work as Cover Supervisors in Trafford secondary schools.

We are actively seeking passionate individuals with the prospect of advancing to daily supply work or even securing longer fixed-term contracts that may lead to permanent roles.

As a PE Cover Supervisor, envision yourself at the forefront of education, leading classes and groups in the absence of the class teacher. You'll cover predominantly PE and a diverse range of secondary school subjects with lesson plans provided in advance, leaving you to shine in your role—facilitating learning, managing classroom dynamics, accurately recording registers, and seamlessly handing over to the absent teacher.

For those new to the role, fear not! We have developed an exceptional Cover Supervisor Training Programme, tailored to equip you with the skills needed for success. Dive into the details on our website or simply share your CV with us, and our consultants will reach out with further information.

About the school

A variety of settings are available to you as we work to provide you with the best possible experience.

Requirements

• Have recent experience coaching or teaching Sport / PE
• Have experience supporting young people in the community
• Have GCSE Level 4 / C in English and Maths
• Have, or be working towards a Degree (advantageous)
• Recent coaching or teaching experience in sports with under 16s

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£500 - £600 per week

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.