Graduate Sports Coach

Graduate Sports Coach Start Date: ASAP/ Summer Term  Location: Walsall (surrounding areas)  Pay Rate: £90-£150 (dependent experience)  About the role:  We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Sports Coach to work within a mainstream secondary school setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education and develop a pathway into teaching or working with young people. The role will involve supporting students across a range of subjects, not just PE, and delivering pre-set lessons in the absence of teaching staff. You will be responsible for managing the classroom, ensuring students remain engaged with the work set, and maintaining a positive learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in schools and take the first step towards a career in education. Role Requirements: Deliver pre-set lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive, productive learning environment Support students in staying engaged and on task with the work provided Provide one-to-one and small group support where required Assist with maintaining school policies, including behaviour and safeguarding standards Build positive relationships with students and staff Adapt to different subjects and classroom settings as needed Support students with varying abilities to help them reach their full potential Role Responsibilites: A degree (ideally within Sports, Coaching, or a related field) A strong interest in working within education or pursuing a teaching career Confidence in leading a classroom and managing behaviour effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to engage and motivate young people Previous experience working with young people (e.g. coaching, mentoring, tutoring) is desirable A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people How to apply:  If this sounds like the role for you please apply with your most up to date CV!  All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website