PE Cover Supervisor
Secondary Schools - East Lancashire
Day-to-Day * Short-Term * Long-Term Assignments
Role Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable PE Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in East Lancashire, providing high‑quality supervision of physical education lessons during staff absence. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in sport, education, coaching, or youth work who are confident managing pupils in an active environment.
As a PE Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre‑planned PE lessons, ensure pupil safety, maintain positive behaviour, and support students' engagement and physical development.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and manage PE lessons in accordance with pre‑set plans left by the teacher
Lead a range of physical activities, both indoors and outdoors
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
Manage behaviour effectively in line with the school's behaviour policy
Encourage positive participation, teamwork and sportsmanship
Take responsibility for changing room routines and transitions
Maintain accurate attendance and incident records as required
Liaise with PE staff, cover managers, and senior leaders as needed
Adapt confidently to different schools, year groups and facilities
Requirements
✅ Experience working with secondary school-aged pupils
✅ Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
✅ Confidence delivering PE activities to KS3 and KS4 students
✅ Good knowledge of health & safety in a PE/sports setting
✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills
✅ A flexible, professional, and proactive attitude
✅ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Desirable (but not essential)
Degree or qualification in Sport, Physical Education, or Coaching
Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Sports Coach, or PE TA
Aspirations to train as a Physical Education Teacher
Coaching qualifications (e.g. FA, UKCC, or equivalent)
Assignment Types
Day-to-Day Cover: Flexible work suited to availability
Short-Term Placements: Covering planned staff absence or illness
Long-Term Assignments: Supporting PE departments across a term
Why This Role?
Flexible work to suit your schedule
Gain valuable experience in secondary school PE environments
Ideal stepping stone into teacher training or education careers
Work across a variety of East Lancashire schools
Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience and role length)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community