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Sports Coach
- Posted: 17-02-2026
- Category: Secondary Teachers
- Location: Telford
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £90 - £130 per day
In this varied and rewarding role, you will work across the school day supervising lessons, supporting PE activities, and promoting positive behaviour and engagement. This position is perfect for aspiring teachers, coaches, or graduates seeking valuable classroom-based experience.
Role Responsibilities
- Supervise classes during teacher absence using pre-planned lesson materials
- Deliver cover work across a range of subjects
- Support PE lessons, sports activities, and enrichment sessions where required
- Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
- Build strong, professional relationships with students and staff
- Maintain a calm, confident, and professional presence throughout the school day
- Support the wider school team as required
You’ll Need Experience in
- sports coaching, PE, education, or youth work
- Confidence working with secondary-aged students (11–16)
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A reliable, adaptable, and professional attitude
- A genuine interest in supporting young people’s wellbeing and development
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or within a school setting is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.
We Offer
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Access to CPD, safeguarding, and behaviour management training
- Valuable school-based experience for aspiring teachers and coaches
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Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks including an enhanced DBS, barred list check, prohibited list check, and qualification verification.
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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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