PE Cover Supervisor

Permanent
part-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference SJW074PECS_1775563278

Closing date May 7, 2026

Location Blackburn, United Kingdom

Type
Part-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

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 interview

Veritas 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.'