Graduate Cover Supervisor – SEN School (Sports Coaching Pathway | Progression to Unqualified Teacher)

Don’t want a desk job after your Sports degree? Take your coaching skills into schools and get paid to lead, engage and make a difference every day.

Are you finishing a Sports Coaching, Sport Science or related degree and looking for a full-time role where you can lead, motivate and build a career in education?

Vision for Education are recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to work in SEN schools, with clear progression into Unqualified Teacher roles for the right candidates.

⚽ Why This Role is Perfect for Sports Graduates

Your background has developed:

✔ Leadership, confidence and communication skills
✔ The ability to engage and motivate young people
✔ Behaviour management through structure and activity
✔ Resilience, energy and a proactive mindset

These skills are highly valued in SEN schools, particularly when supporting students with behaviour and engagement needs.

The Role (Initial Position: Cover Supervisor)

• Lead and supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver pre-set work and maintain a positive learning environment
• Manage behaviour and keep students engaged
• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Support across a range of subjects and activities

Progression Opportunity

High-performing candidates will have the opportunity to progress into:

➡ Unqualified Teacher roles
➡ Leading small groups and planning sessions
➡ Taking on more responsibility within the classroom

This is a clear pathway into teaching, without needing prior school experience.

Who This Suits

• Final-year Sports Coaching / Sport Science students
• Confident, outgoing and resilient individuals
• Experience in coaching, mentoring or leading groups
• Strong role models who can build rapport quickly

✔ No school experience required – your degree and attitude are key

What You’ll Get

• Full-time role from September (no weekends)
• Competitive weekly pay
• FREE CPD and training (behaviour & classroom management)
• Clear progression into teaching pathways
• Supportive school environments

Apply now to secure your September role and start your journey into teaching

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