Sports Coach & Wellbeing Lead

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Sports Coach & Wellbeing Lead to teach the Primary PE National Curriculum and promote wellbeing for students with special educational needs. This dynamic role demands experience in sports coaching, resilience, and excellent communication skills. The position is full-time and offers competitive pay starting from £110 per day. Apply now to join a supportive team fostering pupil development.

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEN environment with knowledge of SEND requirements.
• Ability to develop pupils socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Primary PE National Curriculum and lead PSHE related to health and wellbeing.
• Plan and lead PE lessons while monitoring pupil progress.
• Provide targeted support and maintain high expectations for pupil development.

Skills

Sports Coaching Experience

Empathy and caring nature

Communication skills

Adaptability and proactivity

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 2 Coaching Badges

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

SPORTS COACH & WELLBEING LEAD

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 PSHE 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 start date: January 2026
• Duration: Temporary to Permanent
• Full time/part time: Full time
• Minimum rate of pay: From £110 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am – 4:15 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

• 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 one.

PROSPERO TEACHING IS ABLE TO OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• In‑house Training and Development Team.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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