Smile Education is working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Telford to recruit a confident and motivated Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor. This exciting opportunity is ideal for individuals with a background in sports coaching, physical education, or youth work who are passionate about supporting young people in a secondary school setting. In this varied and rewarding role, you will work across the school day supervising lessons, supporting PE activities, and promoting positive behaviour and engagement. This position is perfect for aspiring teachers, coaches, or graduates seeking valuable classroom-based experience. Role Responsibilities Supervise classes during teacher absence using pre-planned lesson materials Deliver cover work across a range of subjects Support PE lessons, sports activities, and enrichment sessions where required Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies Build strong, professional relationships with students and staff Maintain a calm, confident, and professional presence throughout the school day Support the wider school team as required You’ll Need Experience in sports coaching, PE, education, or youth work Confidence working with secondary-aged students (11–16) Strong communication and behaviour management skills A reliable, adaptable, and professional attitude A genuine interest in supporting young people’s wellbeing and development An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or within a school setting is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided. We Offer Competitive daily rates of pay Full-time and part-time opportunities Weekly pay every Friday Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant Access to CPD, safeguarding, and behaviour management training Valuable school-based experience for aspiring teachers and coaches Click ‘Apply Now’ or email Sam at Sam@(url removed) Alternatively, call (phone number removed) to find out more. Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks including an enhanced DBS, barred list check, prohibited list check, and qualification verification. SM1LES We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications