Sports Coach & Wellbeing

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching seeks a Sports Coach & Wellbeing Lead for an outstanding SEN School. You'll teach PE, support students' wellbeing, and contribute to their emotional and social development. Ideal for experienced coaches looking to directly impact young children's lives, this role offers a pathway to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEN environment.
• Strong knowledge of SEND requirements.
• Effective communication with staff, pupils, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Primary PE National Curriculum.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
• Plan and lead PE lessons while monitoring pupil progress.

Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Sense of humour

Education

Level 2 Coaching Badges

Job description

SPORTS COACH & WELLBEING LEAD

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

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
• Position: Sports Coach & Wellbeing Lead
• 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
• Full time/part time: Full time
• 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