Job Description

Sports Coach

Preston

Pay: £17 - £30 per hour (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Start Date: Immediate/Flexible

Vision for education are seeking experienced Sports Coaches to transfer into mainstream education delivering practical and classroom work as a Cover Supervisor in Preston Secondary schools.

About the role

We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coach on behalf of secondary schools based in and around the Preston area. The Sports Coach role would be due to start immediately with the possibility of ad-hoc/flexible, short and long term contracts. The desired Sports Coach will have passion for the subject who will have the responsibility of delivering PE and general cover lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful Sports Coach will have high expectations of behaviour and attainment and will have the ability to build positive relationships with others.

This role will also help to transfer your skills to the classroom to assist with general cover throughout the school. Training and support will be provided in this area.

This position could be for a person who is keen to become a teacher and wanting more experience within a secondary setting. This can work around your personal circumstances, for example alongside your studies, another job or on a full-time basis.

About the school

A variety of settings are available depending on your preferences and experience. Vision for education work in partnership with schools across Preston and surrounding areas

To be considered for the role of School Sports Coach you will:

• Have recent experience coaching or teaching Sport/PE
• Be committed and keen to become a strong and supportive team member
• Have experience of 5 days or more of working with children

• Recent coaching or teaching experience in sports with under 16s

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a sports coach that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on (phone number removed).