Sports Coach

Sports coach – Blackburn – January start

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit recent Sports Coaches and graduates who have an ambition to work in a school setting, to provide academic and behavioural support to pupils who require it. The role will be at an alternative provision in Blackburn and will be a full time role.
The position will stat after the Christmas break & will continue until July term time only,

This is a perfect opportunity to for those who are looking to gain experience for a future PGCE application or those just wanting a career in educational support who really want to make a difference to young people.

We are specifically looking for Sports Graduates to work in an alternative provision in Blackburn to provide assistance in the classroom and sports department. The school thrive on having a pastoral, therapeutic, holistic approach across the school in all departments. Your role would be to work as part of the supporting team on a 1:1 or small group basis, using your sports knowledge to engage students in their studies and school life.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS –

· Location – Blackburn
· Position – Sports coach
· Type of work – Classroom Support
· Start date – January 2025
– End date – July 2025
· Full time
· Minimum rate of pay – GBP85+ per day
· Hours – 8.30am – 4pm Monday – Friday (Term Time Only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS –

· Sports Coaching qualification
· Previous experience working/coaching children.
· GCSE Maths & English
– Up to date safeguarding training (essential, however training can be provided)
– Up to date prevent awareness & FGM training (essential, however training can be provided)
– Up to date behaviour management training (desirable)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

· Hold Right to Work in the UK
– Be able to work full time during term time
· Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide a minimum of two professional references that cover the last 2 years employment/education

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.