Job Description

About the role

Are you looking for a varied and active role where no two days are the same?


This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a

Senior Education Support Officer - Cover Supervisor with PE

at Ballakermeen High School. Within this role, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff from a variety of subjects, including PE. In addition, you will support in the regular teaching of PE classes in a range of sports and officiate and lead at inter-school fixtures.


You will be joining our friendly and welcoming team working closely with teaching colleagues to establish an engaging and supportive learning environment and promote the positive values, ethos and aims of the school.


If you have a positive approach, are willing to be flexible in how hours are worked to support PE training and fixtures, and have practical experience with the delivery of sports coaching / teaching in a variety of sports, we want to hear from you!

Please note that we will be looking to carry out interviews during the final week of the school term, w/c 14 July 2025.

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.


Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.


Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.


Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.


Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.


We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.


The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.


Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.


We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.


Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at BHSRecruitment2@sch.im.


To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.


Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.