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 Leeds. 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 Leeds

• 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.

Apply today – take the next step towards a career in education!