Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor - Kick-start Your Career in Education!

Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor - Kick-start Your Career in Education!

Are you a passionate Sports Coach looking to take your next step into education?

Do you have experience working with young people through sports, coaching, or physical education? Are you considering a career in teaching or looking to gain valuable classroom experience? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for enthusiastic and confident Sports Coaches / Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Bradford. This is a fantastic opportunity for sports graduates, qualified coaches, PE professionals, or anyone with a strong passion for working with young people.

What does a Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor do?

• Supervise whole classes in the absence of the teacher, ensuring lessons run smoothly
• Deliver pre-prepared work and keep pupils focused and engaged
• Use your coaching and leadership skills to build positive relationships with students
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Provide support and guidance where needed, helping pupils stay on track
• Support students during PE lessons and practical activities where required
• Encourage students to participate in physical activity and develop healthy lifestyles
• Be a positive role model, creating a calm, confident, and productive learning environment
• Work alongside teachers and school staff to support students' wider development

Why you'll love this role:

• Every day brings something different - no two lessons or schools are the same
• Gain valuable classroom experience - ideal for aspiring PE teachers and those considering a PGCE
• Put your coaching, leadership, and communication skills into practice
• Flexible supply work that fits around your lifestyle
• Work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Bradford
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Be part of an organisation that also gives back through community initiatives, such as the Make Life Kind Foundation

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with young people through sports, coaching, education, or youth work
• A degree or relevant coaching qualification is desirable but not essential
• A confident and enthusiastic approach to working with secondary-aged students
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong classroom management and the ability to maintain positive behaviour
• Professional presence and the ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
• A genuine passion for sport, physical activity, and supporting young people
• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant is helpful, but not essential
• Sports graduates, qualified coaches, and aspiring teachers are welcome to apply!

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule
• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts - our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation
• We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!

If you've got the drive, confidence, and passion to inspire young people through sport and education, we want to hear from you.