Sports Graduate
- Primary
- Merseyside
- Full Time
Job description
Sports Graduate Opportunity – Maghull (January 2026 Start)
Delivered through Teaching Personnel – Temp to Perm Route
Are you a recent Sports or PE graduate eager to inspire young people and take your first steps toward a rewarding career in education?
A thriving secondary school in Maghull is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sports Graduate to join their team from January 2026.
The Role
You’ll play a key part in the school’s physical education and wider learning community by:
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Delivering engaging PE lessons and sports sessions under the guidance of the PE department
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Supporting teachers in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, helping students of all abilities reach their potential
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Leading small intervention groups and mentoring pupils to boost confidence, wellbeing, and performance
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Assisting in extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and enrichment activities
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Contributing to the overall school ethos and daily routines
Ideal Candidate
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Holds a degree in Sport Science, PE, Coaching, or a related field
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Passionate about inspiring and motivating young people through sport and education
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A strong communicator with a positive, professional attitude
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Looking to gain school-based experience ahead of a teacher training pathway
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
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Temp-to-perm opportunity – secure your long-term role in a supportive school environment
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Full access to CPD and training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and classroom practice courses
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
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Weekly pay through our PAYE system
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Opportunities to progress into teacher training and build a long-term education career
This role is perfect for graduates aspiring to become PE teachers or looking to gain meaningful experience in education.
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Maghull
Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm via Teaching Personnel
Interested?
Apply today to begin your journey in education with Teaching Personnel and make a lasting impact on young people through sport.
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.
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