We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Sports Coach and Cover Supervisor who can make a significant impact on the extra curricular programme, the PE Faculty and the school as a whole.

As one of the top state schools for sport in the country, PE and the extra-curricular programme is at the heart of school life. The faculty is very successful with an enviable reputation both locally and regionally in a wide variety of sports, participating in a significant number of national finals and holding several regional titles each year. 

The successful candidate will support the schools extensive PE Faculty programme, extra curricular clubs and Sports Academy.  In this role the candidate will ensure that the programme provides exceptional opportunities for all students of all ages and abilities.

As a Cover Supervisor, you would provide cover for teaching staff where immediate, short term or unplanned cover is required when teaching staff are absent.

The role is to manage individuals, groups or whole classes either on their own or in the presence of teaching staff and/or Student Development support staff. 

The Cover Supervisor will primarily be responsible for the maintenance of good order and focused activity. This requires behaviour management and interpersonal skills.

As an Ofsted Outstanding school, we believe in Committed to Success for All and continuing professional development and developing the skills and knowledge of our staff through a thorough appraisal system. 

Roles and Responsibilities:-

• To implement strategies to improve the standard of the student’s skills and knowledge of sports through training sessions before school, at lunchtimes and after school

• To continue to promote and raise the profile of sports within school and beyond within local, county, and national fixtures

• To establish and maintain a purposeful, positive working atmosphere which supports student progress

• To communicate and consult with parents of students as necessary, including telephone calls, emails and parental meetings

• To contribute to the day-to day running of the PE Faculty 

• To act as a cover teacher in PE and non-PE lessons providing professional guidance to classes, setting high expectations of conduct and behaviour and monitoring student progress within the lesson. 

• Invigilate and supervise school examinations, tests and assessments.

• Supervise students on or off school premises in the context of trips, visits, concerts, assemblies

• Complete registers and/or use the school’s attendance recording systems

• Work within the values, culture and ethos, equality and diversity of the school

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety law and school procedures, minimising any health and safety risk and security of the working environment