Sports Coach

Vision for Education Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Burnley is seeking an experienced Sports Coach to join a secondary school from November 2026. You will lead PE lessons for Key Stages 3 and 4 and support general classroom cover, applying coaching experience to the classroom setting.

The role offers training and development to enhance classroom and behaviour management skills while helping students progress in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience coaching or teaching Sport/PE.
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally under 16.
• Experience working with children for 5 days or more.
• Committed, enthusiastic and keen to be a strong team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident managing groups of students and promoting positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Provide general classroom cover when required.
• Transfer coaching skills into the classroom and support student learning.
• Contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

PE coaching

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Sports Coach

Burnley

Pay: £17 - £30 per hour (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start Date: November 2026

Vision for Education are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join a secondary school in Burnley from November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Coach looking to transfer their skills into mainstream education, delivering practical PE lessons alongside general classroom cover.

About the role

We are currently looking to appoint a motivated Sports Coach on behalf of a secondary school based in Burnley. The role will start in November 2026 and offers the opportunity to become a valued member of the school community.

The successful Sports Coach will have a passion for sport and will be responsible for delivering PE lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, as well as supporting the school with general classroom cover when required.

You will have high expectations of behaviour and attainment and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. You will be confident managing groups of students and creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing coaching skills into the classroom and gain valuable experience working within a secondary school environment. Training and support will be provided to help you develop your classroom and behaviour management skills.

This position could be ideal for someone who is considering a career in teaching and would like to gain more experience within a secondary school setting. The role may also suit someone looking for a full-time position or wanting to develop their experience in education alongside other commitments.

About the school

Vision for Education are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Burnley. The school provides a supportive environment for both staff and students and is committed to achieving high standards of behaviour, attainment and progress.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of a committed team and make a positive contribution to students' education and development.

To be considered for the role of Sports Coach, you will:

• Have recent experience coaching or teaching Sport/PE.
• Have recent experience working with children or young people, ideally aged under 16.
• Have experience working with children for 5 days or more.
• Be committed, enthusiastic and keen to become a strong and supportive team member.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident managing groups of students and promoting positive behaviour.
• Be willing to deliver general classroom cover across the school.
• Have a genuine interest in developing your experience within a secondary school setting.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As a Sports Coach, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of regist