Sports Cover Supervisor

Milk Education are currently recruiting for a Sports Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sports graduate, aspiring PE teacher, sports coach or experienced Cover Supervisor looking to develop their experience within a secondary school environment.

The Role

As a Sports Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising students across a range of lessons, with opportunities to support PE and sports-based activities where appropriate.

You will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson work and activities
• Support students with their learning and engagement
• Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Support PE and extracurricular sporting activities where required
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a degree or relevant sports qualification
• Has a genuine passion for sport and working with young people
• Is confident managing groups of secondary-aged students
• Has strong communication and behaviour-management skills
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or sports setting

This role could be particularly suited to a Sports Graduate, Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor or aspiring PE Teacher.

Benefits: 

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available. 

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards. 

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule. 

• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths. 

• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives. 

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy. 

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers. 

• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact. 

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one. 

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal. 

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment. 

 

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details. 

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines. 

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