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Sports Coach | Youth Leader to Education Assistant

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 102 - 121 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Preston, Lancashire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Location: Blackpool, Preston, and wider Lancashire schools

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time, Full Academic Year (TTO)

Salary: Over £2,000 per month before tax 

About the Role

Are you a Football Coach, Scout Leader, Swim Instructor, or Dance Teacher looking for a stable, rewarding career change that keeps your weekends free?

Schools across Lancashire are actively seeking dynamic, confident, and energetic individuals who already know how to command a room, engage young people, and manage behaviour. Mainstream secondary schools and specialist academies need Cover Supervisors and Sports/Activity Mentors for the upcoming academic year starting in September 2026.

You don't need a formal teaching degree to excel here. If you can keep a squad of footballers focused, lead a scout troop through an activity, or manage a busy dance studio, you already possess the exact transferable skills needed to manage a modern classroom.

Why Your Experience Translates Perfectly

Classroom Control: You know how to project your voice, hold attention, and set firm, respectful boundaries.

Adaptability: You can think on your feet when a lesson plan or an activity changes unexpectedly.

Energy & Presence: You bring a positive, proactive attitude that motivates students to participate.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise classes of secondary school students (Ages 11-16) when the regular teacher is absent.

Deliver pre-set learning materials, ensuring students stay on task, work safely, and behave respectfully.

Utilise your coaching background to assist in PE departments, lunchtime sports clubs, or after-school enrichment programs where needed.

Manage classroom behaviour effectively using the school's established positive points and boundary systems.

Act as a relatable, motivating role model, helping students build confidence and resilience.

What We Are Looking For

Background: Proven experience leading youth groups or sports teams (e.g., Football Coach, Scout/Guide Leader, Swim Coach, Dance/Drama Teacher, Martial Arts Instructor, or Camp Counsellor).

Character: Outgoing, highly confident, resilient, and thick-skinned. You must be comfortable managing groups of up to 30 teenagers.

Education: A good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Math or equivalent). A degree is a plus but not essential.

Availability: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, fully committed for the academic year.

Compliance: An enhanced DBS check registered to the online Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one with our help).

What We Offer

Strong Earnings: A guaranteed income of over £2,000 a month before tax, paid via transparent, premium daily rates.

Perfect Balance: Term-time only working hours. Your weekends, evenings, and all school holidays (Christmas, Easter, Summer) are entirely your own.

The Perfect Stepping Stone: The absolute best way to gain paid, practical classroom experience if you are considering a future PGCE or school-direct teaching qualification.

Dedicated Training: Free access to behaviour management workshops, safeguarding training, and Cover Supervisor boot camps before you step foot in a classroom.

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV highlighting your coaching or youth leadership experience, or call our Lancashire Secondary Education Team directly for an immediate callback

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