Sports Coach

Axcis Education Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced sports coach to work with children aged 11–16 at a Preston-based school. The role involves supporting PE and outdoor education lessons, as well as assisting with general learning. The position is full-time from November 3, with a pay rate of £90 per day. Applicants must have experience in sports coaching and be comfortable working with children who exhibit challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a sports coach, preferably in an educational setting.
• Confidence in managing children with challenging behaviours.
• Able to obtain an up-to-date DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support lessons mainly in PE and outdoor education.
• Lead small groups during sports lessons.
• Assist students with learning in other subjects.

Skills

Experience as a sports coach

Ability to work with children

Confident with challenging behaviours

Job description

Overview

Axcis Education are working with a Preston-based school for 11–16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school is Ofsted judged as "good" and is seeking an experienced sports coach who is looking to transfer their skills into an education setting.

Role details

• Location: outskirts of Preston with good links to public transport and on-site parking.
• Start: after the October half-term; full-time, 8:30am – 3:15pm, Monday – Friday. Ideally commences on 3 November.
• Responsibilities: support in a range of lessons, primarily PE and outdoor education, where you may lead small groups; when not in a sports lesson, assist students with learning in other subjects.
• Pay: £90 per day PAYE.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a sports coach with the ability to transfer skills to an education setting.
• Confident working with children who can display challenging behaviours.
• Safeguarding: an up-to-date DBS or be prepared to have one processed on your behalf; compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

How to apply

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Kirsten Ashcroft-Jackson on 01772 540740 | Ext: 3006. If you know someone who might be suitable, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equality criteria. Axcis is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people; you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 where applicable. Salary/pay rate will be dependent on your skills and experience. This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise.