Sports coach

Teaching Personnel; Darwen; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Darwen is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to work in a specialist SEMH school. The role involves delivering PE sessions tailored to students' needs, fostering their confidence and teamwork. This full-time, term-time-only position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives through sport.

Benefits

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunity to impact young people's lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or alternative provision setting.
• Calm, resilient approach to challenging behaviour.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and structured PE sessions for students aged 11-16.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model to students.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Level 2 Sports Coaching Qualification

Job description

Sports Coach - Secondary SEMH School
Location: Darwen
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour

We are working in partnership with a specialist Secondary SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Darwen to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about using sport to support young people who may struggle in mainstream settings due to behavioural, emotional, or social needs.

About the Role:
As a Sports Coach, you'll deliver engaging and structured PE sessions and physical activities for students aged 11-16. Sport plays a key role in this school's approach to developing confidence, teamwork, resilience, and behaviour management skills in their learners.

You'll be expected to:

• Plan and lead inclusive sports sessions tailored to individual needs

• Build positive relationships and act as a role model to students

• Use sport to promote emotional regulation, focus, and teamwork

• Support classroom teachers and the wider pastoral team when needed

• Implement consistent and effective behaviour management strategies

Requirements:

• A recognised sports coaching qualification (minimum Level 2 preferred)

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or alternative provision setting

• Strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills

• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to challenging behaviour

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• A consistent full-time role during term-time only

• Competitive pay at £13.75 per hour

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people

Interested?
To apply, please send your CV. Immediate interviews available for the right candidates.

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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.
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