Sports Graduates, step into teaching

Protocol Education Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting enthusiastic Sports Graduates to work in Wakefield secondary schools, supporting PE departments and covering lessons across subjects. This is a valuable stepping stone before teacher training, offering paid classroom experience and progression opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in sports or related field, a passion for working with young people, and the ability to lead activities while maintaining high behaviour standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Science, Sports Coaching, PE, or related subject
• Passion for working with young people
• Confident communicator with strong leadership skills
• Reliable, professional and adaptable
• Previous coaching, mentoring, tutoring or youth work experience advantageous
• Interest in pursuing a career in teaching, education or youth development

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons when required across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Provide classroom supervision during teacher absences
• Support students' learning and engagement across a variety of subjects
• Lead warm-ups, sports activities and extracurricular clubs
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom standards
• Build confidence working with young people in an educational setting
• Gain invaluable experience for future teacher training applications

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Confident communicator with leadership

Reliable and adaptable

Coaching/mentoring experience

Education

Degree in Sports Science/Coaching/PE or related

Job description

Sports Graduates Wanted - School Cover & PE Support Roles

Wakefield
Competitive Daily Rates
Flexible Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Perfect Experience Before Teacher Training

Are you a recent Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching or Sports Development graduate looking to gain valuable school-based experience before embarking on a PGCE or teacher training route?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and confident Sports Graduates to work within secondary schools across Wakefield, supporting PE departments and covering lessons across a range of subjects.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop classroom management skills, gain hands‑on experience in education, and build your CV whilst making a positive impact on young people's learning and wellbeing.

The Role

• Deliver PE lessons when required across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Provide classroom supervision during teacher absences
• Support students' learning and engagement across a variety of subjects
• Lead warm-ups, sports activities and extracurricular clubs
• Promote positive behaviour and classroom standards
• Build confidence working with young people in an educational setting
• Gain invaluable experience for future teacher training applications

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related subject
• Passion for working with young people
• Confident communicator with strong leadership skills
• Reliable, professional and adaptable
• Previous coaching, mentoring, tutoring or youth work experience is advantageous
• Interest in pursuing a career in teaching, education or youth development

Why This Role?

Ideal stepping stone into teaching

Gain paid classroom experience before a PGCE or teacher training programme

Develop behaviour management and teaching skills

Flexible work to fit around your schedule

Opportunities to work in a range of local secondary schools

Ongoing support and professional development

Potential long‑term and permanent opportunities available

Whether you're planning a future career in teaching or simply want a rewarding role working with young people, this opportunity offers an excellent introduction to life in the classroom.

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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