Sports Coach

Vision for Education Ltd; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Job summary

Vision For Education is seeking a Sports Coach to work as a Cover Supervisor across mainstream secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. You will deliver pre-set lesson plans, manage behaviour and keep pupils engaged, while supporting learners in the absence of a teacher.

Your background in sports coaching and transferable skills such as leadership, confidence and teamwork will help you connect with students across year groups. A flexible schedule is available to fit around availability.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people; sports coaching ideal.
• Strong group and behaviour management skills.
• Confident working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Professional, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and effectively.
• Ensure students remain on task and engaged.
• Support pupils' learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Use coaching, leadership and communication skills to support students.

Skills

Behaviour management

Leadership

Confidence

Teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Enhanced DBS

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Are you a passionate Sports Coach looking to take your skills into education? Want a flexible and rewarding role working in mainstream secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent?

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for Sports Coaches looking to transition into the classroom, gain valuable school experience, or secure flexible education work that fits around their schedule.

As a Sports Coach and Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and effectively
• Ensure students remain on task and engaged
• Support pupils' learning in the absence of the regular teacher
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff
• Use your existing coaching, leadership and communication skills to support students

Your experience as a Sports Coach makes you an excellent candidate for this role. Your behaviour management, leadership, confidence, teamwork and ability to engage young people are all highly transferable skills that can be used effectively within the classroom.

About the school

You will have the opportunity to work across a range of mainstream secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, supporting pupils across different year groups and subjects.

Whether you're looking for full-time Cover Supervisor work, part-time opportunities or flexible supply work, we can help find a role that suits your experience and availability.

Requirements

To be considered for the Sports Coach - Cover Supervisor role, you will need:

• Experience working with children or young people - sports coaching experience is ideal
• Strong group management and behaviour management skills
• Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils
• A professional, reliable and enthusiastic approach
• An Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Experience working with children or young people (sports coaching ideal).

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.

About Vision For Education

Vision For Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

WhatVision For Educationoffer

As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions