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Sports Graduates- Cover Supervisor
Location: SalisburyStart Date: ImmediateJob Type: Full-Time | Salary: £100-130 per day
Job Description:Are you a sports graduate looking to transition your passion for supporting young people into education? Do you have a strong background in sports and a desire to help students reach their full potential? If so, this exciting Graduate Cover Supervisor opportunity could be perfect for you!
Academics LTD is working with a highly regarded secondary school in Salisbury, offering a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a Graduate Cover Supervisor. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to become successful learners and well-rounded individuals.
Your sports background will serve as a strong foundation for this role, as the skills you've developed-such as leadership, teamwork, communication, discipline, and resilience-are directly transferable to managing classrooms and supporting students' academic progress.
This role offers more than just classroom management-it's an excellent platform for teacher training with the potential for career progression in education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage student behaviour to ensure a productive and focused learning environment
- Act as a positive role model, drawing on your sports experience to encourage teamwork, discipline, and motivation in students
- Cover pre-assigned lessons in the absence of regular teachers
- Develop rapport quickly with students, using your leadership and interpersonal skills to create a positive classroom dynamic
- Be flexible in covering various subjects across KS3 and KS4, while maintaining a calm, structured atmosphere
- Opportunity to cover P.E lessons and put your coaching experience to a school setting
- Use your background in sports to foster confidence, resilience, and group cooperation in students
Ideal Candidate:
- A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or any related subject (recent graduates welcome)
- A background in coaching, sports leadership, or working with young people is a plus
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A passion for supporting student learning and personal development
- Ability to maintain a positive and engaging classroom atmosphere
- Flexible and adaptable to different teaching situations
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate depending on experience (£100-130 per day)
- Salisbury - Excellent transport links
- Gain valuable professional experience working in a respected school
- School Direct Teacher Training available after 1 year for outstanding candidates
If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in education and start your teaching career, apply now for the Graduate Cover Supervisor role at this outstanding school in Salisbury
