Behaviour Sports Coach - Keighley

Justteachers Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a Behaviour Sports Coach for a vibrant specialist school in Keighley, starting September 2026. The role is full-time and long-term, focusing on using physical activity and coaching to improve pupil behaviour and resilience.

You will work with students with SEMH needs, supporting classes and unstructured time, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour plans.

Qualifications

• Coaching qualifications or proven youth sports experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with behavioural or SEMH needs.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management and positive reinforcement.
• Two education or school-based references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports sessions that promote positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in lessons and unstructured time.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support plans.

Skills

Coaching qualifications

Youth sports experience

SEMH experience

Behaviour management knowledge

References (school-based)

Education

Two education references

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a Behaviour Sports Coach to join a vibrant specialist school in the Keighley area on a long‑term basis.
The full‑time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school is committed to supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, using physical activity, structured coaching and positive role‑modelling to help students build confidence, resilience and self‑regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering engaging sports and physical activity sessions that promote positive behaviour
• Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs, both in lessons and during unstructured time
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support plans

Pre‑requisites:

• Relevant coaching qualifications or experience in youth sports
• Proven experience supporting pupils with behavioural or SEMH needs
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies
• Two education or school‑based references