Sports to Education: Classroom & Pastoral Lead | Blackpool

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY Postcodes) Salary: Paid to Scale (NJC) Contract Type: Long-Term Temporary / Full-Time Start Date: Immediate / September 2026 Are you a Sports Coach, Personal Trainer, or Athlete in Blackpool looking for a new career challenge? Do you have the natural authority to lead a team and the energy to inspire young people? We are seeking individuals with a sports background to transition into Classroom & Pastoral Lead roles across Blackpool secondary schools. If you can command a pitch or manage a locker room, you have the exact transferable skills needed to manage a classroom and mentor students aged 11-16. Why Your Sports Skills are Perfect for the Classroom In Blackpool schools, we need "leaders" rather than just "supervisors." Your experience in sports translates directly to: Presence & Authority: You know how to command attention and maintain discipline in high-energy environments. Motivation & Mentoring: You understand how to push students to achieve their best and support them when they face setbacks. Team Dynamics: You excel at managing different personalities and fostering a sense of teamwork and respect. Resilience: You have the "can-do" attitude required to handle the fast-paced, sometimes challenging nature of a secondary school day. The Role: Managing & Inspiring Classroom Management: Covering lessons for students across various subjects, ensuring they stay on task and follow school protocols. Pastoral Support: Acting as a mentor for students who may struggle with traditional academic settings, using your coaching skills to build their confidence. Behaviour Lead: Utilising your experience in discipline and boundaries to manage classroom dynamics effectively. Extra-Curricular Engagement: Opportunities to lead or assist with school sports teams and after-school clubs. What We Offer Paid to Scale: We value the leadership experience you bring from the sports world and pay accordingly. Transition Support: Full induction and ongoing training in classroom management and safeguarding. Career Progression: A clear pathway to becoming a permanent Pastoral Lead, PE Technician, or even training to become a teacher. Community Impact: Help shape the future of Blackpool's youth through positive, high-energy leadership. Requirements Proven experience in sports coaching, personal training, or professional/semi-professional athletics. A confident, authoritative, yet empathetic personality. A genuine desire to work with teenagers and improve outcomes for Blackpool students. The ability to provide strong references from your sports or coaching background. How to Apply Ready to swap the whistle for the whiteboard? Bring your sports leadership to a Blackpool school that needs your drive. [Apply Now Button] Highlight your sports and coaching achievements in your application for a fast-tracked interview