Sports coach

Sports Coach – Secondary SEMH School 
Location: Darwen
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour

We are working in partnership with a specialist Secondary SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Darwen to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about using sport to support young people who may struggle in mainstream settings due to behavioural, emotional, or social needs.

About the Role:
As a Sports Coach, you’ll deliver engaging and structured PE sessions and physical activities for students aged 11–16. Sport plays a key role in this school's approach to developing confidence, teamwork, resilience, and behaviour management skills in their learners.

You’ll be expected to:

• Plan and lead inclusive sports sessions tailored to individual needs

• Build positive relationships and act as a role model to students

• Use sport to promote emotional regulation, focus, and teamwork

• Support classroom teachers and the wider pastoral team when needed

• Implement consistent and effective behaviour management strategies

Requirements:

• A recognised sports coaching qualification (minimum Level 2 preferred)

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or alternative provision setting

• Strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills

• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to challenging behaviour

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• A consistent full-time role during term-time only

• Competitive pay at £13.75 per hour

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people

Interested?
To apply, please send your CV. Immediate interviews available for the right candidates.

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