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Sports Coach

  • Posted: 03-11-2026
  • Category: Cover Supervisors
  • Location: Telford
  • Type: Full-time / Permanent
  • Salary: £110 - £130 per day
Smile Education are currently recruiting Sports Coaches to work across secondary schools in Telford and the surrounding areas.
Are you passionate about sport and enjoy working with young people?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coaches to support secondary schools across Telford. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced coaches, sports graduates, aspiring PE teachers or individuals with a strong sporting background who are looking to gain valuable experience in education.
We have a range of flexible opportunities available, including full-time, part-time, day-to-day and longer-term positions to suit your availability.
The RoleAs a Sports Coach, your responsibilities may include:
  • Supporting the delivery of PE lessons across secondary schools.
  • Encouraging students to develop confidence, teamwork and resilience through sport.
  • Promoting positive behaviour and student engagement.
  • Organising and delivering lunchtime activities and extracurricular clubs.
  • Supporting school fixtures, competitions and sporting events.
  • Working alongside teachers and other school staff.
  • Building positive relationships with students and encouraging participation.
Who We're Looking ForWe would love to hear from you if you have:
  • A genuine passion for sport and working with young people.
  • A background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or a related field.
  • Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
  • A sports-related degree or qualification (desirable but not essential).
  • The confidence and enthusiasm to engage and motivate students.
  • A reliable, flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Sports graduates, experienced coaches and aspiring PE teachers are particularly encouraged to apply.
Why Work with Smile Education?
  • Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Day-to-day, part-time and longer-term assignments.
  • Valuable experience working within secondary schools.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
  • Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent positions.
Apply TodayIf you are a Sports Coach, sports graduate, PE specialist or simply someone with a strong sporting background who enjoys working with young people, we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Smile Education today to discuss the opportunities available across Telford.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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