Sports Coach & Wellbeing

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding SEN School is seeking a passionate Sports Coach & Wellbeing Lead to join their dynamic team. This role involves teaching the Primary PE National Curriculum and leading aspects of the PHSE curriculum, focusing on health and wellbeing. Ideal for individuals with sports coaching experience who have a desire to work with young children with special educational needs. The position offers the chance to make a significant impact on pupil development while enjoying a supportive environment. If you're looking to inspire and lead without the full responsibilities of a teacher, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS1-2 children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
• Strong knowledge of SEND requirements and empathy in sensitive scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading PE lessons and monitoring pupil progress.
• Teaching parts of the PHSE curriculum and supporting pupils in class.

Skills

Sports Coaching

Leadership Qualities

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork Skills

Resilience

Education

Sports Coaching Badges

Degree in Sports Coaching or related field

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is partnering with an outstanding SEN School seeking a passionate Sports Coach & Wellbeing Lead.

This dynamic role involves teaching the Primary PE National Curriculum, leading parts of the PHSE curriculum related to health and wellbeing, and promoting staff wellbeing. Ideal for those experienced in Sports Coaching with leadership qualities and a desire to work with young children with special educational needs. Perfect for aspiring teachers or individuals who enjoy leading groups without the full responsibilities of a teacher.

We welcome applicants with sports coaching badges and degrees.

The role includes planning and leading PE lessons, monitoring pupil progress, teaching PHSE curriculum parts, supporting pupils in class, and providing targeted support. Candidates should be flexible, have experience with KS1-2 children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, and possess resilience, teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, and a good sense of humour.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

• Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
• Type of work: Sports Coach & Pastoral Responsibilities
• Contract or position start date: September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration: Temporary to Permanent
• Contract or position end date (if applicable): Temporary to Permanent
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Temporary to Permanent
• Minimum rate of pay: £110 per day
• Hours: 8:30am – 16:15 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Drive and determination for pupil development while maintaining high expectations of achievement.
• Empathy and caring nature while dealing with sensitive scenarios.
• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents.
• Show adaptability and pro-activeness while under pressure.
• Be confident to develop pupils socially, emotionally, and behaviourally.
• Experience working in a SEN environment along with a strong knowledge of SEND requirements.
• Sports Coaching Experience / Level 2 Coaching Badges

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process