Sports Coach - School Behavioural Support

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to join their team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a small independent specialist school, focusing on delivering engaging sports and outdoor activities for students facing social and emotional challenges. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or equivalent experience in sports or physical education and demonstrate resilience and strong behaviour management skills. This long-term position aims for a permanent contract, making it perfect for graduates eager to gain practical experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching or PE teaching is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support sports sessions for students aged 13-16.
• Work collaboratively with a community-focused staff team.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Resilience

Sports Coaching

PE Teaching

Education

Degree in Sports Science or related field

Equivalent experience in PE or sports

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Education

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a sports coach or a PE assistant looking for a new challenge in an alternative provision school

based in Oldham?

The school are looking for sports coach / PE teaching assistant to work delivering and supporting in sessions of sports and tailored outdoor activities for student aged 13-16 years old with social, emotional and mental health difficulties ad trauma informed behaviour. They are looking for candidates who can show resilience and excellent behaviour management.

Highlights of the post include

• Work in a small independent specialist school
• Long term fixed supply post with a view to a permanent school based contract
• Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within a school delivering PE

Job specifications

• Experience of working within sports or PE
• Confident in taking small groups delivering sports sessions
• Have a degree or equivalent experience
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure or Overseas Police Check if applicable

You will be joining a school based in Norden with great public transport links and ample parking available. Staff at the school work as a community to ensure the school is a place where each pupil can achieve their potential, develop their skills and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the world. The incoming Teaching Assistant will have the opportunity to work within a warm and welcoming staff team and with a strong Headteacher.

The school are looking to appoint ASAP for the full academic year. All Teaching Assistants will have to complete a trial day at school. Any Teaching assistants wanting to apply call the Manchester office 0161 393 6725 or email a CV to

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.