Sports Graduate Cover Supervisor

senploy; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment firm in Winchester is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students in local secondary schools. This role is ideal for sports graduates or those with relevant coaching experience. Training is provided, and the position offers flexible hours, market-leading pay of £115 per day, and the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training. Join us to make a difference in education!

Benefits

Flexible work opportunities

Free CPD and training

Market-leading rates

Qualifications

• Sports degree or related qualification required.
• No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.
• Must be confident and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classrooms as a Cover Supervisor.
• Follow school routines and manage student behavior.
• Lead lessons independently after initial training.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Resilience

Adaptability

Coaching

Positive presence

Education

Degree in Sports or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you a sports graduate looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training? Do you have a background in sports coaching, and the resilience and confidence to step into a new challenge? Quokka Education is looking for versatile and composed Cover Supervisors to support students in our partner secondary schools in Winchester. If you've got a can-do attitude and the presence to lead a classroom, we want to hear from you.

No experience? No problem. We'll give you the tools and training to get started.

What we offer

• A company built on fairness, transparency, and genuine support
• Flexible work - part-time and full-time opportunities in excellent local schools
• Market-leading rates - Weekly pay
• Free CPD and expert-led training (behaviour management, SEN strategies, safeguarding, and more)

Your first 90 days as a Cover Supervisor

1. Day 1-30: Step into classrooms with confidence, follow routines, and make a positive first impression.
2. Day 60: Become a trusted cover supervisor - confident with different year groups and requested back by local schools.
3. Day 90: Establish yourself as the go-to cover supervisor in your area, leading lessons independently and building your reputation.

Who we're looking for

We're particularly keen to hear from:

• Sports graduates (or those with a related degree)
• People with a background in sports coaching or youth leadership
• Resilient individuals who can bring confidence, adaptability, and a positive presence to the classroom

This role is especially suited to graduates considering teacher training and wanting to gain valuable classroom experience before starting their PGCE or QTS route.

Contract details

• Location: Winchester
• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Start date: September 2025
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, term time only
• Pay: From £115 per day via PAYE

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and start making a real difference in local schools.

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At Quokka Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to thorough checks in line with DfE guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education), including an online search as part of our due diligence.