At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead PE classes during teacher absences and engage students in practical lessons.
- Company: Vision for Education, a top-rated education supply agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, guaranteed pay scheme, professional development, and networking events.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable classroom experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in sports coaching or youth work; confident with secondary students.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Vision for Education are recruiting experienced sports coaches to transition into the role of PE Cover Supervisor in secondary schools. As a PE Cover Supervisor, you will be covering PE during periods of Teacher absence in secondary schools in York.
About the role
- PE Cover Supervisor
- Selby Secondary Schools
- £500 - £600 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
- Start date: September 2026
The School and the Role
This role is ideal for confident, organised individuals with a background in sport, coaching, or youth work who are looking to gain classroom experience. As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classes during the short-term absence of the teacher, delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects, including practical-based lessons where appropriate. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment by managing behaviour, engaging students, completing registers, and providing feedback to teaching staff. Opportunities are available for day-to-day supply, longer-term placements, and potential permanent roles.
To be considered for this Cover Supervisor role, you must:
- Have recent experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, or education
- Be confident working with secondary-aged students
- Hold GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
- Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Be reliable, adaptable, and keen to work in a school environment
- A degree (or working towards one) is desirable but not essential
- Be able to provide suitable references, hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS, and have the Right to Work in the UK
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. We 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.
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