School Sports Coach - #2193038

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Employer: Veritas Education, on behalf of a partner secondary school

Veritas Education is working with a secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit an enthusiastic and confident School Sports Coach for a full-time, long-term position.

The role will primarily involve supporting PE lessons, sports activities and student engagement, alongside providing general classroom cover when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sports coach, PE graduate, aspiring PE teacher, Cover Supervisor or someone with experience leading groups of young people who is looking to develop their career within secondary education.

• Support and lead PE lessons and sporting activities
• Deliver structured sports sessions to individuals and groups
• Encourage participation, teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour
• Support extracurricular clubs and school sporting activities
• Supervise classes across a range of subjects when general cover is required
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain engaged and on task
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding and school procedures at all times

• Previous experience coaching or working with young people
• A sports-related degree, coaching qualification or relevant experience is desirable
• Confident leading groups of secondary-age students
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills
• Enthusiastic, energetic and professional
• Able to adapt between practical PE sessions and classroom-based cover
• Sports graduates and aspiring PE teachers are encouraged to apply
• Committed to safeguarding and supporting positive outcomes for young people

• A supportive and welcoming secondary school environment
• Experience across both PE and general classroom cover
• Opportunities to develop behaviour and classroom management skills
• Valuable experience for aspiring teachers
• Professional development opportunities
• Potential for longer-term or permanent employment

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
• Access to schools across Bradford and wider West Yorkshire
• Full-time, part-time, long-term and flexible opportunities
• Straightforward and supportive registration process

We are also recruiting for:

• Cover Supervisors
• PE Teachers
• Unqualified Teachers
• Teaching Assistants
• Behaviour Support staff
• Supply Teachers
• Full-time and part-time school roles

For further information or to apply, please contact:

Sam Waddington

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'