Dynamic Sports Coach & PE Assistant (Secondary)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Sports Coach and PE Assistant for secondary schools across Durham. This role supports curriculum lessons, leads extracurricular activities, and coaches school sport fixtures alongside PE staff.

The position suits sports graduates or qualified coaches seeking entry into education, offering an excellent pathway into PE teaching or permanent roles. Immediate start in Durham schools.

Qualifications

• A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Coaching qualifications in one or more sports.
• Experience working with young people in coaching or sporting contexts.
• Energetic, motivating and confident around secondary aged students.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 with qualified staff.
• Lead extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures and activities.
• Work with students 1:1 or in small groups to develop sporting skills.
• Encourage participation, teamwork and a positive attitude toward physical activity.
• Support students with SEND within a PE and sporting context.
• Contribute to the wider school community through sport and enrichment activities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Youth work

Energetic demeanor

Education

Degree in Sports Science/PE (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Sports Coach and PE Assistant for secondary schools across Durham. This role supports curriculum lessons, leads extracurricular activities, and coaches school sport fixtures alongside PE staff.

The position suits sports graduates or qualified coaches seeking entry into education, offering an excellent pathway into PE teaching or permanent roles. Immediate start in Durham schools.