Sports Coach – Cover Supervisor - Chelmsford in Essex

Sports Coach – Cover Supervisor - Chelmsford

Full Time | Immediate Start | Excellent Route into Teaching

Gold Education Recruitment is working with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Chelmsford, who are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Sports Coach to work as a Cover Supervisor, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Graduate, Sports Coach, PE professional, aspiring teacher, or someone with experience working with young people who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a career in education.

The Role

As a Sports Coach working as a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4 using pre-prepared lesson materials.

• Support students with their learning and ensure they remain focused and engaged.

• Use your coaching experience to encourage positive behaviour, teamwork and motivation.

• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and professionally.

• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

• Provide support and guidance to students during lessons.

• Gain valuable experience working within a secondary school environment.

• Be flexible and adaptable, covering a range of subjects when required.

Who We Are Looking For

The school would particularly welcome applications from:

• Sports Graduates and Sports Coaches.

• PE graduates or individuals with a strong sporting background.

• Aspiring teachers looking to gain school-based experience.

• Sports professionals with experience coaching children or young people.

• Individuals who have worked in clubs, academies, schools or youth settings.

• Confident communicators who can engage and motivate secondary-aged students.

• Candidates with a positive, professional and enthusiastic approach.

• Individuals who are confident managing behaviour or keen to develop these skills.

• Reliable, flexible and adaptable team players.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher for this role. Your ability to motivate young people, build relationships and create a positive environment will be highly valued.

Excellent Route into Teaching

This position is particularly well suited to Sports Coaches considering a career in teaching.

You will have the opportunity to:

-  Develop your classroom and behaviour management skills.

-  Gain genuine experience working with secondary-aged pupils.

-  Develop confidence delivering and supporting learning.

-  Understand how a secondary school operates.

-  Build professional relationships with teaching staff.

-  Explore whether a career in teaching is right for you.

 -  Potentially progress towards teacher training, PE teaching or longer-term education roles.

What Gold Education Recruitment Can Offer

• Full-time Cover Supervisor role in Chelmsford

• Immediate start

• Competitive daily pay rates inclusive of holiday pay

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• No umbrella companies

• Dedicated education consultant

• Valuable classroom and school-based experience

• Straightforward registration and onboarding

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

• Potential opportunities for teacher training and permanent positions

How to Apply

If you are a Sports Coach looking to take your first step into education, we would love to hear from you.

Register with Gold Education Recruitment today and arrange a convenient time for an interview.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your sporting and coaching experience to make a real difference in a school while gaining valuable experience towards a future career in teaching.