Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Dinnington
Pay rate: £460 - £650 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
GSL Education are recruiting enthusiastic and approachable individuals with experience in sports, coaching, or fitness to support schools across Dinnington.
The position is advertised as Sports Coach because schools value candidates who can lead, motivate, and build positive relationships with young people. The role itself is mainly classroom and school-based, focusing on student support, behaviour management, and engagement in learning.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to move into education and use their transferable skills in a rewarding school environment.
Sports Coach - About the Role:
You will work closely with teachers and other school staff to support pupils throughout the school day. Duties will include helping students during lessons, supervising classroom activities, and promoting a focused and respectful atmosphere.
Your experience in coaching or fitness can help students develop confidence, improve engagement, and maintain positive behaviour.
Responsibilities of Sports Coach:
- Support pupils during classroom lessons and activities
- Help maintain a calm and structured learning environment
- Supervise students and encourage positive behaviour
- Work with small groups and individual pupils who need additional support
- Use coaching and mentoring skills to motivate students
- Assist staff with day-to-day classroom and school routines
Requirements of Sports Coach:
- Background in sports coaching, fitness, or similar environments
- Confidence working with children or young people
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Professional and adaptable approach to work
- Interest in supporting education and student development
Why Apply?
This role provides hands-on experience in schools and is ideal for those interested in careers related to education, behaviour support, or youth mentoring.
To work with GSL Education, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant recent references
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Sports Coach” role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com for more information.