Cover Supervisor - Sports; Temporary

Position: Cover Supervisor - Sports (Temporary)
Location: Borstal

Cover Supervisor (with Sports Experience)

As a Cover Supervisor working with Tailor

EDucation, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences while also bringing energy and enthusiasm to the delivery of sports and physical activities. You will be responsible for supervising classes using pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting pupils to stay engaged in their learning. Where required, you may also lead or support structured sports and physical education activities, promoting teamwork, fitness, and positive participation.

Flexibility, confidence, and strong behaviour management skills are key to success in this role.

Tailor

EDucation works in partnership with a range of primary and secondary schools across Kent and Medway. Our partner schools are inclusive and supportive environments that value active learning, student wellbeing, and staff who can positively engage pupils both in the classroom and through sport and physical activity.

You will be working on a supply basis across a number of schools in the Medway area. If you are looking for a flexible role where you can choose which and how many days you work, and are looking to utilise your coaching experience then this could be the ideal role for you.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, teaching assistant, sports coach, or in a similar school-based role

• Experience delivering sports, PE, or physical activities to children or young people

• The ability to confidently manage a classroom and maintain positive behaviour

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A flexible, proactive, and professional approach to work

• A passion for engaging and motivating children through both learning and physical activity

• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection within an educational setting

What You Will Get in Working with Tailor

EDucation Including Key Benefits

When you join Tailor

EDucation, you will benefit from a supportive recruitment team and a wide range of flexible opportunities. We work closely with you to match placements to your skills, experience, and availability.

Key benefits include:

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Flexible working options

• Access to CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding training

• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

• Opportunities to work across a variety of excellent schools

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a CV outlining your relevant experience as a cover supervisor and your background in delivering sports or physical activities. A member of the Tailor

EDucation team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

Successful applications are subject to the completion of Tailor

EDucation’s interview and compliance process, in line with safeguarding requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance