Cover Supervisor/ Sports Coach

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor / Sports Coach to join our dedicated team. This varied and rewarding role combines classroom supervision with the opportunity to support and promote sport, physical activity and enrichment across our school. We are seeking a positive role model with excellent communication skills, strong behaviour management and a passion for helping young people succeed both academically and through sport. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference to students' educational experience and wider school life. Unsworth Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational and non- selective Bury high school. The school is on an incredibly exciting journey of school improvement. Our latest Ofsted report, in April 2025 was glowing and indictive of an outstanding judgement were it to have been a graded inspection. A new three-year development plan titled ‘Exemplary Unsworth 2028 was launched in September 2025. It will guide our journey to an even more sophisticated level of provision for the wonderful community of Unsworth.  At Unsworth Academy, our vision is to drive both the academic and character development of learners, so they can positively shape the society and communities they inhabit. We are unapologetically ambitious, fostering a culture built on individual ownership, holistic development and community strength. At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power

to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in

the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly

meaningful. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary,

and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply

committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships,

talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff

to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value

every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and

inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where

shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every

academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital

role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build

brighter futures. If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape

lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to