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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a PE or sports graduate looking for work in Oldham ? Are you considering a career in PE teaching and looking to gain practical classroom experience?

I am currently recruiting for a well presented and enthusiastic graduate of PE or Sport for a full time ongoing temporary role as a PE Cover supervisor in a large Ofsted Good secondary academy on the Oldham / Rochdale border.

The role is a full-time temporary role covering a sickness absence.

The Role

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Working hours are 8.20am to 3.20pm Monday to Friday

The role will include:

Covering all subjects as a cover supervisor
The subjects covered will vary but the absent cover supervisor has a PE background and his timetable is predominantly covering practical boys PE lesson and supervising the boys in the changing rooms.
Taking the lead in the absence of the teacher
Sole responsibility for teaching and learning
Delivering pre-planned lessons
Using provided resources to encourage learning
Managing the behaviour within the classroom
Developing independent study skills and peer learning
Pastoral and learning support
Managing handover back to the teacher

The School

Successful 11-16 academy in on the Oldham /Rochdale border

Good Ofsted 2020

State of the art facilities for teaching and learning.

"Pupils behave well and try hard in class. They listen to teachers and others, ask questions and contribute their own idea. Pupils benefit from the high expectations of the new headteacher, trust leaders and others. These leaders work with purpose and pace, to secure pupils' bright futures".

Student in PE can participate in a broad range of activities including football ( in partnership with Manchester United Foundation) cricket , badminton, dance and extra-curricular opportunities such as rock climbing, kayaking, and canoeing.

Easily accessible from Oldham, Rochdale and North Manchester

We welcome applications from graduates with experience of:

Working in schools or colleges
Sports coaching
Youth work - especially experience at MAHDLO
Drama Workshop / drama school/ theatre in education/ Art workshop
Teaching children or leading children's clubs in community groups or places of worship such as teaching in a mosque or church
Breakfast clubs/ After school club
Summer Camps/ PGL
Scouts/Guides/Brownies/Cubs
Outdoor activities instructor / Duke of Edinburgh/ orienteering with young people

To join us and be successful in this PE cover supervisor role, you will need to:

a minimum of six week's experience in the last 3 years of working with groups of children or teenagers
A referee Tradewind can contact to take a detailed reference to account for this experience
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
Have the legal right to work in the UK
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification ideally in Physical education, Sports Science Sports management or similar discipline.
As this role involves supervising boys in the changing rooms the suitable applicant must be male.

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this PE cover supervisor position, or to hear more about other roles for graduates in schools in Oldham call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)