Bolton
£500 - £600 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: ASAP
The School and the Role
Vision for Education are recruiting Sports Coaches to transition into education as Cover Supervisors within secondary school settings.
This role is ideal for confident, organised individuals with a background in sport, coaching, or youth work who are looking to gain classroom experience. As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classes during the short-term absence of the teacher, delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects, including practical-based lessons where appropriate.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment by managing behaviour, engaging students, completing registers, and providing feedback to teaching staff. Opportunities are available for day-to-day supply, longer-term placements, and potential permanent roles.
For those new to the role, fear not! We have developed an exceptional Cover Supervisor Training Programme, tailored to equip you with the skills needed for success. Dive into the details on our website or simply share your CV with us, and our consultants will reach out with further information.
Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)
To be considered for this Cover Supervisor role, you must:
Have recent experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, or education
Be confident working with secondary-aged students
Hold GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
Be reliable, adaptable, and keen to work in a school environment
A degree (or working towards one) is desirable but not essential
Be able to provide suitable references, hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS, and have the Right to Work in the UK
What we offer
As a cover supervisor and part of our team, you benefit from:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are a cover supervisor in the making and based near Boltonwho can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities in Manchester call us on (phone number removed).
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Salary description
£500.00 - £600.00 per week