Sports Coach

Job Description:

Are you a Sports Coach looking to take your next step into the classroom? ABC Teachers are seeking enthusiastic, confident, and adaptable Sports Coaches to work as Cover Supervisors across secondary schools in Swadlincote and the surrounding areas.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your coaching skills to inspire and manage students, gain classroom experience, and develop your career in education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-set lessons and ensure students remain on task.
• Use your sports background to promote teamwork, motivation, and positive behaviour.
• Support schools in maintaining a productive learning environment.

Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work, full-time opportunities, or experience before starting teacher training, this role is ideal for sports professionals with a passion for working with young people.

About the school

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible work options to fit your lifestyle.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support from our friendly Swadlincote team.
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Derbyshire, giving you choice and variety in your placements.

Requirements

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

• Have experience working with children or young people – ideally in a sports coaching, PE, or education setting.
• Are confident leading groups and managing classroom behaviour.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold an enhanced DBS check (or be willing to obtain one).
• Are based in or can commute to Swadlincote or nearby areas.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have experience working with children or young people – ideally in a sports coaching, PE, or education setting.

ABC Teachers 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.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers 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 Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Rebekah on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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