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Cover Supervisor and PE Technician

Employer
Didsbury High School
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
£23,531 - £24,700 (Actual salary)
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
29th June 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1560345
Job Reference
LT002010
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1560345

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor and PE Technician to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining classroom supervision with practical support within the PE department. As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain on task and engaged with pre-set work. As a PE Technician, you will support the smooth running of the department by preparing equipment, maintaining facilities and assisting with the delivery of high-quality physical education. This role is ideal for individuals considering a future career in teaching or those with a passion for sport and supporting young people.

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 role 

To 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.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Didsbury High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Didsbury High School

Didsbury High School

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