Job Description

Job Title: Sports Instructor and Cover Supervisor

Location: Northampton

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Here at Aspire People, we are exclusively looking for a Sports Instructor and Cover Supervisor to join our wonderful partner school located in Northampton. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Sports Instructor to join a dedicated team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about physical education and student wellbeing to play a key role in delivering an engaging sports programme that supports the physical and emotional development of young people. You will also be tasked, on occasion, with covering lessons in other subjects should the usual teacher be absent

About the School:

This incredible School is a specialist day and residential school located in the heart of Northamptonshire. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students aged 8-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and other complex SEN needs. The holistic approach ensures each student receives a bespoke education and pastoral care experience.

The Role:

As a Sports Instructor, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering a broad range of physical activities, both curricular and extracurricular. You'll foster teamwork, build confidence, and help students develop a lifelong appreciation for health and fitness.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons to students across a range of ages and abilities.

* Support students in developing physical skills, confidence, and a positive attitude toward sport.

* Organise and lead extracurricular sports clubs, competitions, and events.

* Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to contribute to students' personal development and wellbeing.

* Encourage participation, celebrate effort, and build self-esteem through physical achievement.

* Cover in other subjects to support the wider school team if the need arises

What We're Looking For:

* A strong background in sports, coaching, or physical education (QTS is not required).

* A confident swimmer who is happy to lead lessons in a pool environment is beneficial but not essential.

* A confident coach in a variety of sports. Dance and Yoga would be beneficial but not essential.

* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or SEN/SEMH setting.

* A positive, patient, and adaptable approach.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way

* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings

* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.

* Competitive pay with multiple payment options

* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person

* Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks