Secondary School Sports Coach

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Secondary School Sports Coach in Birmingham to inspire students and promote a love of sports. You will be responsible for delivering engaging PE lessons, running extracurricular activities, and supporting students aged 11-16. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career development in teaching and mentoring.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD and Thrive training

Free on-site gym access

Friday sports socials

Qualifications

• Background in Sports Coaching, PE, or youth work preferred.
• Experience working with young people aged 11–16.
• Positive, proactive, and supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Run extracurricular clubs such as football, netball, and athletics.
• Promote teamwork, resilience, and health fitness.

Skills

Sports Coaching

PE

Youth work

Teamwork

Education

Degree or Level 2+ coaching qualification

Job description

Secondary School Sports Coach – Birmingham

Pay: £95 – £120 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time | Long-term Supply
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Inspire confidence, teamwork, and a love of sport.

Protocol Education are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join our new client, a thriving secondary school in South Birmingham known for its inclusive ethos and strong focus on health and wellbeing.

At the school, sport is a cornerstone of student life. The school believes that every pupil regardless of ability deserves the chance to discover their strengths through physical activity, teamwork, and perseverance.

The Role

As a Secondary School Sports Coach, you’ll:

• Help the teacher deliver engaging PE lessons across KS3 and KS4, supporting the PE department’s curriculum
• Run extracurricular clubs such as football, netball, basketball, and athletics
• Promote teamwork, resilience, and a positive attitude to health and fitness
• Support with planning, set-up, and supervision during lessons and sports fixtures
• Lead warm-ups, drills, and small group coaching sessions
• Provide mentoring and behaviour support for students through sport-based interventions

You’ll be part of a welcoming, collaborative team that values energy, creativity, and positive relationships.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A background in Sports Coaching, PE, or youth work (degree or Level 2+ coaching qualification preferred)
• Experience working with young people aged 11–16, ideally in a school or community setting
• A positive, proactive, and supportive attitude
• The confidence to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Flexibility to assist across lessons, extracurricular activities, and school events

Whether you’re an experienced coach, a recent graduate, or considering a future in teaching, this role offers a great step into secondary education.

Why Join The School (via Protocol Education)?

• Vibrant PE Department: supportive team with fantastic facilities, including a new sports hall and 3G pitch
• Career Development: pathway into PE teaching or pastoral mentoring roles
• Supportive Environment: inclusive school culture that values every pupil’s success
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• Free access to CPD and Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Staff wellbeing perks: free on-site gym access and Friday sports socials

About Protocol Education

We connect passionate educators with brilliant schools — quickly, safely, and with a personal touch. Our local consultants work hard to match you to the right setting so you can do what you do best: inspire young people to reach their potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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