Sports graduates seeking education based roles

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking Sports Graduates for school-based roles in Wigan secondary schools. These positions include Cover Supervisor, Sports Coach, and Teaching Assistant, providing excellent opportunities to gain experience in education. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Sport or related fields and demonstrate confidence and enthusiasm in engaging with young people. Flexible working arrangements and competitive pay up to £120 per day are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay of up to 120 per day

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Ongoing support from a specialist consultant

Access to training and career guidance

Qualifications

• Degree in Sport or a related subject is required.
• Enthusiastic about youth engagement and teaching.
• Experience with children or young people is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and manage classroom behavior.
• Support PE departments and lead practical sessions.
• Provide in-class support and nurture student engagement.

Skills

Confidence in engaging young people

Enthusiasm for teaching

Interest in education and youth development

Education

Degree in Sport or a related subject

Job description

Sports Graduate School-Based Experience - Wigan Secondary Schools

Cover Supervisor Sports Coach Teaching Assistant
Pay: Up to 120 per day

Are you a Sports Graduate looking to gain paid school-based experience in Wigan secondary schools? Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a broad network of Ofsted-rated secondary schools across Wigan, offering excellent opportunities for graduates eager to build experience in education, coaching, and classroom-based roles.

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates in Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Coaching, or related subjects who are considering a future in teaching, youth work, or education leadership.

The Roles Available

We are recruiting Sports Graduates to work across Wigan secondary schools in the following roles:

• Cover Supervisor - Deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and gain first-hand secondary teaching experience
• Sports Coach - Support PE departments, lead practical sessions, and encourage participation in sport and physical activity
• Teaching Assistant - Provide in-class support, work with small groups, and help pupils engage and achieve

These roles offer flexibility, variety, and invaluable experience for anyone planning to progress onto a PGCE, School Direct, or other teacher training routes.

About Wigan Secondary Schools

Wigan has a strong mix of community schools, academies, and faith schools, many with a proud sporting tradition and well-established PE departments. Schools across the borough are known for:

• Supportive leadership teams and strong behaviour policies
• A focus on pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development
• Good transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and surrounding towns
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression

Many Wigan secondary schools regularly support graduates moving into long-term roles and teacher training programmes.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Sport or a related subject
• An interest in education, teaching, or youth development
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage young people
• Previous experience working with children or young people (coaching, mentoring, tutoring) is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of up to 120 per day
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and commitments
• Ongoing support from a specialist education recruitment consultant
• Access to CPD, safeguarding training, and career guidance
• A clear pathway into education and teaching careers

Tradewind Recruitment is a market-leading education recruitment agency, trusted by schools across the North West.

For more information or to apply, contact Anthony Bailey on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)