Sports Coach / Sports Graduate Opportunities

Sports Coach / Sports Graduate Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are working closely with several secondary schools across central and south Manchester to recruit Sports Coaches and graduates with sports‑related degrees who are interested in building a career within education.

These roles are ideal for individuals with a background in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Development, or similar, who are looking to gain school‑based experience, support young people, and explore potential pathways into teaching, PE instruction, pastoral roles, or behaviour support.

We work with schools located across Chorlton, Withington, Didsbury, Burnage, Hulme, Moss Side, Fallowfield, and Manchester city centre. Our partner schools include large academies, smaller community secondaries, and specialist provisions, all offering structured and supportive environments for sports‑focused staff to make a meaningful impact both in and out of the classroom.

The Role Will Involve:

• Supporting pupils during PE lessons and practical sports activities
• Providing classroom support as a Teaching Assistant alongside subject teachers
• Delivering small‑group or one‑to‑one interventions using sport as engagement
• Supporting behaviour, motivation, and positive attitudes to learning
• Assisting with extracurricular clubs, enrichment activities, and sports fixtures
• Upholding safeguarding standards and school policies at all times

Who This Role Is Ideal For:

• Graduates with a sports‑related degree
• Qualified sports coaches (grassroots, academy, or club level)
• Individuals interested in a future career in education, PE teaching, or youth work
• Confident, energetic, and resilient personalities
• Those with experience working with young people (coaching, tutoring, camps, mentoring, after‑school clubs, etc.)

Why Work With Teaching Personnel:

• Term‑time only, school‑hours work
• Long‑term placements with potential progression into PE or pastoral roles
• Access to free CPD and training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Weekly pay
• Highly regarded experience for teacher training applications (PGCE, SCITT, School Direct)
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools

If you are a sports coach or sports graduate looking to transfer your skills into education and make a positive impact within secondary schools, please submit your most up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.

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.
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