Cover Supervisor (PE)

Job Description:

Role: PE Cover Supervisor (Day-to-Day)

Location: Leicester

At Education Personnel, we are proud to be working in partnership with one of the largest and most successful trusts in Leicester, creating exciting opportunities across the city. The trust’s vision is simple: to enable pupils to become knowledgeable, conscious, compassionate and happy individuals who make a positive difference wherever life takes them.

We are now recruiting PE Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for sports enthusiasts or graduates to gain classroom and practical experience, covering PE lessons for pupils aged 11–16 and encouraging them to stay active, motivated, and engaged.

The Role

• Supervising PE classes in the absence of the teacher

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of sports and physical activities

• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

• Supporting pupils in developing teamwork, resilience, and confidence

Who is this role ideal for?

• Individuals with experience in education, coaching, or youth work

• PE or Sports graduates looking for classroom experience

• ECTs aiming to build confidence before securing a permanent teaching post

• Students on visas seeking flexible work in education

Why work as a PE Cover Supervisor?

• Flexible work that fits your lifestyle

• Experience with a variety of sports and age groups

• A great route into PE teaching or long-term school roles

• The chance to inspire pupils through sport and physical education

A clear, enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required for this role. (We can help you obtain this if needed.)

If you’re passionate about English, enjoy working with young people, and want to make a real difference in Leicester schools, we’d love to hear from you.