Behaviour Mentor With Sports Coaching Experience

Cover People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for Behaviour Mentors with Sports Coaching Experience in South Manchester. The role involves supporting pupils who struggle with traditional learning through physical activity. Successful candidates will have a background in sports or coaching and a passion for youth engagement. Offering a flexible working arrangement with daily pay rates ranging from £90 to £150.

Benefits

Daily pay rates between £90 - £150

Free access to CPD

Opportunities for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience in sports, coaching, or behavioural support essential.
• Recent teaching or sports coaching experience required.
• Passionate about helping young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students in various settings.
• Use physical activity to promote engagement.

Skills

Background in sports

Teaching experience

Coaching experience

Youth work experience

Calm and resilient under pressure

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor with Sports Coaching Experience
Discipline: Behaviour Mentoring and Sports Coaching
Job Type: Short Term, Long Term - Flexible Working
Location: South Manchester (Tameside, Stockport)
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: £90 - £150 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Ref: BM/SPORT-SM
Contact: Aaron Ward, (url removed)

Cover People are working with secondary schools in South Manchester seeking Behaviour Mentors with Sports Coaching Experience to support pupils who struggle to engage with traditional classroom learning. This role is a fantastic opportunity for sports graduates with relevant degrees, youth workers, or those with coaching experience to transition into education.

Responsibilities

• Work in class and in alternative settings with small groups of students
• Use physical activity and positive relationships to drive engagement and encourage emotional regulation

Essential Criteria

• Background in sports, coaching, youth work or behavioural support
• Recent experience teaching or sports coaching experience
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers
• Confident, calm, and resilient under pressure
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Cover People?

• Daily pay rates from £90 - £150 depending on experience
• Free access to CPD, including behaviour management and de-escalation
• Opportunities for long-term placement or school-based training
• A route into teaching or pastoral careers

Safeguarding & Compliance

All successful applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Provide two professional references
• Complete full employment history with any gaps explained
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK

Ready to Apply?

Please send your CV, with Job Ref: BM/SPORT-SM to Aaron Ward at (url removed).

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and employment checks. Cover People act as the employment business on behalf of the school.