Sports Coach / PE Cover Supervisor

Smile Education Recruitment; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Melton Mowbray is looking for a Sports Coach to support pupils over various grades. This role can be full-time or part-time and is perfect for sports graduates or experienced coaches. The successful candidate will assist in delivering PE lessons alongside teachers and gain valuable classroom experience. Applicants should be capable of managing large groups of students and have a keen interest in educational settings. Training and development opportunities are also provided.

Benefits

Training through Smile Education Graduate Academy

Access to online training courses

Qualifications

• Graduate from a sports related degree (2022 onwards) or an experienced coach.
• Confident managing practical sports activities with large groups.
• Genuine interest in working in a school setting and supporting PE.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils from Year 7 to GCSE level.
• Collaborate with PE Teachers to deliver lesson content.
• Participate in safeguarding training through Smile Education Graduate Academy.

Skills

Experience managing practical sports activities

Supporting children or young adults

Classroom behavior management

Education

Graduated from a sport-based route of study (2022 onwards)

Job description

Smile Education are delighted to be supporting this friendly, Melton Mowbray secondary school in the recruitment of a Sports Coach. The role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, ideally starting after Christmas.

We are currently seeking a Sports Coach to join this busy school based in Melton Mowbray. This role is ideal for any graduates from a sports related degree or coaches with significant experience working with children or young adults. The successful applicant will be supporting pupils from Year 7 through to GCSE level. Working alongside experienced PE Teachers and delivering pre‑planned lesson content. This role is ideal for anyone who may be considering teacher training options, allowing you to gain first hand classroom‑based experience before committing to a route of study. But is also a fantastic change of pace for any experienced coaches looking for a new challenge.

The school is located in Melton Mowbray within close proximity to North Leicester. Applicants will receive training through our Smile Education Graduate Academy, including safeguarding training and access to multiple online training courses.

What to expect from applicants?

We would like applicants to be either a recent graduate from a sport based route of study, graduating from 2022 onwards. Or be an experienced coach with a significant work history based around supporting children or young adults.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

• A recent graduate (from 2022 onwards) from a sports related route of study. Or an experienced sports coach with a background in supporting children or young adults.
• Confident in managing practical sports activities while working with large groups of pupils.
• A genuine interest in working within a school setting and supporting pupils within PE.
• Able to manage behaviour of young people in a classroom.

For more information, please contact Patrick at Smile Education on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed).

Ref: SM1LEMO

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.