Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking confident, energetic, and proactive individuals to work as a Secondary Cover Supervisor across supportive secondary schools in The Wirral.
If you have experience leading sports teams, coaching young people, managing youth groups, or mentoring teenagers, your transferable skills-such as authority, communication, engagement, and group management-are in high demand in the classroom. This role offers an ideal bridge into secondary education, allowing you to manage classrooms and gain valuable experience without needing Qualified Teacher Status. Whether you want flexible daily work around your coaching schedule or ongoing full-time placements, we want to hear from you today.
Role Overview
Classroom & Group Leadership: Step into secondary classrooms across The Wirral to supervise pupils aged 11-16, manage behavior, and maintain a disciplined, productive atmosphere.
Deliver Set Work: Ensure that predefined lesson plans and tasks set by absent teachers are carried out effectively by students.
Transferable Skills in Action: Utilize your sports coaching or youth work experience to build rapport quickly, command respect, and motivate young people.
Flexibility & Immediate Work: Take advantage of flexible daily morning bookings, short-term assignments, or long-term block placements.
Requirements
Background: Proven experience working with teenagers in sports coaching, outdoor leadership, youth clubs, mentoring, or community outreach.
Key Skills: Strong presence, natural authority, excellent communication, resilience, and high confidence in group management.
Adaptability: An enthusiastic, proactive mindset when stepping into different secondary school environments across The Wirral.
Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply immediately).
Why Join Academics?
Immediate Availability: Fast-track your registration and start working in local Wirral schools as soon as compliance is complete.
Flexible Shifts: Easily balance school hours with evening or weekend coaching and youth work commitments.
Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly via a simple online timesheet system.
Career Growth: The ultimate stepping stone for aspiring PE teachers, sports mentors, or educational professionals considering future PGCE/SCITT routes.
Apply Today!
Ready to bring your coaching and youth leadership skills into the secondary classroom as a Cover Supervisor in The Wirral?
Apply now by submitting your CV to fast-track your registration with Academics.
Academics is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£95.00 - £130.00 per day