About this role
Cover Supervisor
Grade D
38hrs/39 weeks TTO
Full Time
St Luke’s Church of England School
We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisor and Sports Coach to join our supportive school community. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to students’ confidence, engagement and success, both in the classroom and through sport and physical activity.
You will supervise classes during short-term teacher absence, delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining a calm, purposeful learning environment with high expectations for behaviour and engagement. The successful candidate will be confident covering a range of subjects, including PE lessons, ensuring students remain motivated, active and focused on learning.
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about supporting young people to succeedHas the confidence to lead classes across a range of subjects, including PECan engage and motivate students positivelyPromotes high expectations of behaviour and learningHas an enthusiasm for sport, physical activity and student wellbeing
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in sports coaching, teaching support or cover supervision, or for someone considering a career in education. The successful applicant will maintain a positive learning environment, support students to access the curriculum and manage behaviour effectively in the classroom and during PE activities.
St Luke’s offers centralised behaviour systems, sensible assessment policies, and incredible staff development, including a weekly entitlement to our nationally recognised instructional coaching programme.
St Luke’s is an ambitious and inclusive Church of England school, dedicated to ensuring that all students live life to the full. Our vision is underpinned by five core values: showing respect, being inclusive, giving hope, achieving your best, and taking responsibility. With a commitment to fostering curiosity and a love for learning, our school provides the perfect environment for both staff and students to thrive.
Full details about the role and to apply please visit: https://www.tedwraggtrust.co.uk/vacancy
Closing date: 14th May 2026 11.59pm
Interview date: W/C 18th May 2026
The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools
strengthening our communities through excellent education.