Cover Supervisor PE specialism

Position: Cover Supervisor with PE specialism (Contract)
Full-Time Cover Supervisor (with PE Specialism) – Secondary School near Southampton (close to Hamble)

Start Date:

ASAP or February 2026

Contract:

Full-time, long-term (with potential for a permanent position)
Salary: £100 – £130 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving secondary school near Hamble as a Full-Time Cover Supervisor with a focus on PE. This long-term position starts immediately or from February and offers the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will provide general classroom cover across a range of subjects and play an active role in the PE department, supporting lessons and extra-curricular activities. This is an ideal role for someone with a background in sport, coaching, or PE teaching who is looking to gain hands-on experience in education.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver pre-planned lessons in the teacher’s absence across various subjects and year groups
Support the PE department with lesson delivery, extra-curricular activities, and team events
Maintain a calm, focused, and respectful classroom environment
Encourage engagement, participation, and positive behaviour
Build positive relationships with students and staff
Uphold the school’s values and safeguarding expectations

About the School

This is a large, well-regarded secondary school serving students aged 11–16. The school is committed to “achieving excellence together” and prides itself on a strong sense of community, high standards of behaviour, and a culture of respect and ambition.

With a broad curriculum and excellent facilities—including modern sports amenities—the school offers students a wide range of opportunities to excel academically and personally. The PE department is dynamic and well-resourced, delivering a variety of sporting activities and fostering teamwork and resilience. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team and a collaborative working environment focused on student success.

Person Specification

A university degree (essential)
Experience working with young people (in school, coaching, or youth work settings)
A passion for Physical Education and student wellbeing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confident classroom and behaviour management
Adaptable, proactive, and professional approach

What You Can Expect

A long-term, full-time opportunity with potential for permanent placement
Competitive daily rate of £100–£130 (based on experience)
The chance to combine general cover work with a specialist PE focus
Ongoing professional development and training
A clear pathway into teaching for aspiring educators

How to Apply

If you are energetic, passionate about PE, and confident working with young people across a variety of subjects, we’d love to hear from you.

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