Details:
- Salary: £100 - 130 - Day
- Location: Barnsley
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
PE Cover Supervisor – Barnsley
Location: Barnsley
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply – Full-time or Part-time
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates
Are you passionate about sport, fitness and working with young people? Looking to put your coaching or PE experience to good use in secondary schools?
PK Education are recruiting enthusiastic PE Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Barnsley and the surrounding areas from January 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for sports coaches, Sports Science graduates, experienced Cover Supervisors and aspiring PE Teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
You don't need to be a qualified teacher!
As a PE Cover Supervisor, you'll supervise pre-planned PE lessons when the usual teacher is absent. Depending on the school's requirements, this may include practical sports sessions, classroom-based PE theory or general classroom cover.
The Role
Supervising PE lessons across KS3 and KS4
Supporting practical activities including football, basketball, athletics and other sports
Delivering instructions for pre-planned lessons
Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive behaviour
Ensuring students follow health and safety procedures during practical activities
Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining school expectations
Providing general classroom cover when required
Who Are We Looking For?
Sports Science and PE graduates
Experienced sports coaches
Unqualified PE Teachers
Cover Supervisors with a sporting background
Sports development officers and activity leaders
Aspiring PE Teachers considering a PGCE
The Ideal Candidate
Experience coaching, teaching or supporting young people
Confidence leading groups of secondary-aged students
A good understanding of sport and physical education
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
Why Choose PK Education?
Established education recruitment agency since 2005
Competitive daily rates
Flexible working days to suit your availability
Opportunities across Barnsley secondary schools
Valuable experience before PE teacher training
Access to our PK Cover Supervisor Academy
Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant
Whether you're an experienced sports coach looking for more consistent work or a PE graduate considering teaching, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills in a secondary school environment