Sports Coach

Monarch Education; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a passionate Sports Coach for a role in Erdington starting in September 2025. This full-time position focuses on supporting students with SEMH needs through engaging physical activities and inclusive PE lessons. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and relevant coaching qualifications. Competitive rates and development opportunities are offered, making this a rewarding chance to impact young lives positively.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme giving a bonus of up to £200

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or SEND.
• A background in sports coaching, youth work, or education is preferred.
• Flexible and resilient approach to working in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging and inclusive PE lessons.
• Plan and lead physical activities to promote teamwork and well-being.
• Build positive relationships with students to aid their emotional development.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Proactive Attitude

Education

Level 2/3 in Sports Coaching

SEMH/SEND Training

Job description

Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Erdington
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Inspire, Motivate, and Make a Difference

Monarch Education is working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision school in Erdington to recruit a passionate and committed Sports Coach. This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, ideal for someone who thrives on helping young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs reach their full potential.

About the Role

As a Sports Coach, you will:

• Support the delivery of engaging and inclusive PE lessons alongside the P.E Lead
• Plan and lead physical activities that promote teamwork, confidence, and well-being
• Provide classroom support across other subjects when required
• Build positive relationships with students, helping to manage behaviour and support emotional development

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of students who benefit from a nurturing, structured, and active learning environment.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or SEND
• A background in sports coaching, youth work, or education
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a proactive attitude
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 in Sports Coaching, PE, or SEMH/SEND training)
• A flexible and resilient approach to working in a dynamic school environment

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.