Cover Teacher

Overview

Job Title:

Sports Coach / Fitness Professional (Aspiring Cover Supervisor)

Location:

Taunton

Start Date:

Ongoing
Salary: £110 - £130 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern:
Ad hoc / flexible cover

Are you a Sports Coach, Personal Trainer, or fitness professional looking to apply your skills in a school setting? Teacher Active invites expressions of interest from sports and fitness-focused professionals to support PE lessons on an ad hoc basis in secondary schools across Taunton.

• Lead or supervise PE activities and structured sessions in secondary schools.
• Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and physical wellbeing among students.
• Support classroom experience and progress towards a Cover Supervisor role.

• Background as a Sports Coach, PE Instructor, Personal Trainer, or similar role.
• Confidence leading or supervising PE activities and structured sessions.
• Strong behaviour management and a positive, professional presence.
• Interest in developing classroom experience beyond PE.

• Ad hoc PE cover opportunities in Taunton secondary schools.
• A clear pathway into Cover Supervisor roles for the right candidates.
• Supportive school environments and clear lesson plans provided.
• The chance to build valuable school-based experience.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella or hidden deductions).
• Free CPD and training, including behaviour management and Cover Supervisor preparation.
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7.
• £200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher, TA, or support staff member (T&Cs apply).

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.