Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor

Company: Career Teachers UK
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor – Flexible Roles Across Sheffield Secondary Schools

Career Teachers is working with a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Sheffield, offering exciting opportunities for Sports Coaches and Cover Supervisors on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis.

Whether you’re looking for full-time work or flexible opportunities around other commitments, we can help you find placements that suit your availability and career aspirations.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a sports coaching background who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience, support young people in their education, and develop a career within schools.

About the Role

As a Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning across a variety of subjects when teachers are absent. While PE and sports-related lessons may form part of your timetable, you must also be confident covering general secondary subjects across KS3 and KS4.

  • Delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects
  • Covering PE, Games and sports-related lessons when required
  • Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
  • Ensuring students remain engaged and on-task throughout lessons
  • Supporting pupils’ academic and personal development
  • Following school behaviour and safeguarding policies
  • Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons

Who We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who are confident working with young people and comfortable leading a classroom.

Suitable backgrounds include:

  • Sports Coaches with experience working with children or young people
  • Graduates considering a future career in teaching
  • Cover Supervisors seeking flexible work across Sheffield
  • Teaching Assistants ready to take the next step
  • Youth Workers with strong behaviour management skills
  • Individuals with experience in secondary schools, sports, coaching or educational settings

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be comfortable covering both PE and general secondary subjects
  • Have excellent communication and behaviour management skills
  • Be adaptable, proactive and confident in new environments
  • Have a passion for supporting young people’s development
  • Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

What Career Teachers Offers You

  • A dedicated Secondary Consultant with strong relationships across Sheffield schools
  • Access to a wide network of secondary school opportunities
  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability
  • Competitive daily pay rates
  • Free CPD and training opportunities
  • PAYE payroll with no hidden deductions
  • Support with interviews, trial days and career development
  • Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school positions

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Posted: September 10th, 2026