Sports Coach - Physical Education Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Sports Coach/Physical Education Teacher in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will support students aged 11-18 years by leading PE classes and promoting a positive educational environment. With opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements, this role is perfect for qualified candidates looking for a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Continued professional development courses

Dedicated educational consultant support

Refer a friend scheme with monetary reward

Competitive salary

Work flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in physical education or sports coaching required.
• Resilient and confident in managing student behavior.
• Must hold appropriate qualifications for working in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead PE classes and manage class behaviour.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Adapt and cover lessons in other departments.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Adaptability

Confidence

Education

Experience teaching/coaching young people

Job description

ROLE: Sports Coach/ Physical Education Teacher

LOCATION: Wakefield

Start Date: ASAP/September 2025

Are you a Sports Graduate considering a career as a Physical Education (PE) Teacher or an aspiring sports coach looking to gain further experience working with young people?

You may be a qualified PE teacher looking for a new challenge, or more flexibility for a better work-life balance.

Protocol Education are in partnerships with multiple schools across Wakefield, who require Sports Coach’s to work within their Physical Education department.

Overview of responsibilities:

• Lead PE classes, with support and guidance in line with the school curriculum.
• Manage class behaviour, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Maintain health and safety.
• Be adaptable to cover lessons across other departments.
• Be resilient, confident and hold strong behaviour management.
• Work with students aged 11 years – 18 years.

The ideal candidate must have experience teaching/coaching young people sports.

Contract Details:

• Ideally full-time role (Monday – Friday) however, part time hours can be considered.
• Term time only – in line with the local authority academic calendar.
• Working hours 8:30am – 3:15pm
• Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, with opportunity to progress.

Benefits of working for Protocol Education:

• Continued professional development courses offered all year round.
• A dedicated educational consultant offering career and personal support.
• Refer a friend scheme, with monetary reward.
• A competitive salary.
• Flexibility of work.

If you want to make a difference and support children and young people in an education setting,APPLY NOWor email your CV to [e-mail].

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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