Are you a Sports Graduate, coach, personal trainer, athlete or someone with a passion for sport looking to gain experience in secondary schools?
Protocol Education is working with a range of well-regarded secondary schools across Chester-le-Street, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland, seeking confident and enthusiastic individuals to work as Cover Supervisors on a flexible, day-to-day basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring PE Teachers, graduates considering a career in education, or sporty individuals looking for rewarding and flexible work around other commitments.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with the work that has been set. You could be covering classes of up to 32 pupils across a variety of subjects throughout the school day.
A significant number of schools are currently experiencing a shortage of staff willing to deliver practical PE lessons, meaning candidates with sporting experience, coaching backgrounds or PE-related qualifications are particularly sought after. Those confident delivering PE lessons are likely to be given priority when PE cover becomes available.
What We're Looking For
- Sports graduates or individuals with a strong sporting background
- Coaches, fitness instructors, athletes or university students
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Confidence managing groups of young people
- Flexible and reliable individuals who can respond to early morning bookings
- An interest in teaching, education or working with young people
- Ability to cover lessons across the wider secondary curriculum
Desirable
- Experience working with children or young people
- Coaching qualifications
- Access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel between schools
While not essential, driving is highly beneficial due to the variety of schools and locations available across the region.
Why Join Protocol Education?
- Flexible work to suit your schedule
- Excellent classroom experience for aspiring teachers
- Priority opportunities for PE and practical sports cover
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Opportunity to build relationships with local schools
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Potential routes into teacher training and long-term school positions
Whether you're a recent sports graduate, an experienced coach, or somebody looking to take the first step into teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience while making a positive impact on young people.