Cover Supervisor and PE Technician

Laurus Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Manchester is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor and PE Technician. In this role, you will provide classroom support during teacher absences and oversee extracurricular sports activities. The ideal candidate has a strong educational background, ideally with experience in a school setting. Join the Laurus family in making a positive impact on students' lives while enjoying a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance

Access to professional learning

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have a solid educational background evidenced by GCSEs or equivalent.
• Experience in an educational setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and administrative assistance for absent teachers.
• Organize and supervise afterschool sports activities and clubs.
• Coordinate the House Sporting Calendar.

Skills

Sound educational background including GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C)

Experience working in a school environment

Prior experience within a similar role

Job description

* Cover Supervisor and PE TechnicianNEWFast Apply# Cover Supervisor and PE TechnicianEmployerLocation: Manchester, CheshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £23,531 - £24,700 (Actual salary)Posted: 11th December 2025Start Date: 9th February 2026Expires: 6th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 9th February 2026Job ID: 1523713Job Reference: LT001573Start Date: 9th February 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1523713* Share :We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Cover Supervisor and PE Technician to join our team at Laurus Cheadle Hulme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, whether you're considering a career in teaching or already have experience working with young people. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for proving classroom support and registration cover for absent teachers and provide administrative support as requested.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **37 hours per week Term Time Only basis**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of **37 out of 52 weeks**.**Job Purpose** (For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below)* To provide classroom and registration cover for absent teachers and provide administrative support as requested.* To support to the PE Department, taking responsibility for the organisation, coordination and supervision of afterschool sports activities and clubs in addition to coordinating the House Sporting Calendar.**Key Skills & Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\*-C) or equivalent* Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous* Ideally possess prior experience within a similar roleTo learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.**Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Laurus Cheadle Hulme is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Laurus Cheadle HulmePart of### The Laurus Trust