Sports Coach

Are you a passionate Sports Coach looking to take your skills into the classroom? Want flexible, rewarding work in secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent? Vision for Education is recruiting enthusiastic Sports Coaches to work as Cover Supervisors, delivering both PE lessons and general classroom cover across a range of secondary schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for Sports Coaches looking to gain experience in education, transition into teaching, or enjoy flexible work around other commitments.

As a Sports Coach / Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned PE lessons and supervise lessons across a variety of secondary subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and effectively.
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.
• Support pupils' learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Your experience as a Sports Coach means you'll already have many of the skills schools are looking for, including strong behaviour management, leadership, communication, and the ability to motivate young people.

Vision for Education works in partnership with a wide range of welcoming secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent.

Whether you're looking for full-time work or flexible supply around your existing commitments, we can offer opportunities to suit your availability.

We offer:

• Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent.
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey.

To be considered for the role, you will have:

• Experience working with children or young people (sports coaching experience is ideal).
• Confidence leading groups and managing behaviour.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A professional, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Salary is dependent on experience, training and qualifications. The minimum requirement for this position is experience working with children or young people, ideally in a coaching environment.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the UK, we are an employer of choice for high-quality teaching and support staff.

As a valued employee, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house PAYE payroll.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR).
• FREE training including Team Teach, safeguarding, and CPD webinars.
• Generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and will be required to hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered to the Update Service.

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 Justine Appleby on (phone number removed) or email your most up to date to (url removed)

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