Sports Coach

Flourish Education are currently recruiting for a Sports Coach / Behaviour Mentor to work within secondary schools across Northfield and the surrounding areas. We are looking for enthusiastic, confident individuals with a passion for working with young people and supporting pupils to engage positively with education.

Are you a Sports Coach looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school? Perhaps you have a background in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring or working with young people and are looking for a new opportunity. You may have experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs, although previous behaviour experience is desirable rather than essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people. You will use your communication, teamwork and coaching skills to help pupils remain engaged, develop their confidence and make positive choices throughout the school day.

The role may involve supporting pupils in lessons, working with individuals or small groups, helping pupils who are struggling with behaviour or engagement, and providing additional support across the school.

With flexible, part-time and longer-term opportunities available, this role could be ideal for Sports Coaches, Sports Graduates, Youth Workers, Activity Leaders, Teaching Assistants or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to develop their career within education.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Building positive and professional relationships with young people

• Supporting pupils with behaviour and engagement

• Helping pupils manage their emotions and make positive choices

• Encouraging pupils to participate in learning and school activities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small-group basis

• Using sport and physical activity to engage and motivate pupils where appropriate

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem

• Encouraging positive communication and teamwork

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs

• Helping to maintain a calm, structured and positive learning environment

• Working alongside teachers and wider school staff

• Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement

• Supporting pupils who may find mainstream classroom environments challenging

• Potentially supporting with whole-class cover where required

Required Skills and Experience for this Sports Coach / Behaviour Mentor role:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable

• Sports coaching, youth work, mentoring or similar experience is welcomed

• Previous experience supporting behaviour is desirable but not essential

• Confident and positive approach when working with young people

• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with pupils

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Patient, calm and resilient approach

• Ability to remain professional when managing challenging situations

• Ability to motivate and engage young people

• Strong teamwork skills

• Reliable and professional approach

• A genuine interest in supporting young people

• Willingness to learn and develop within a school environment

• A relevant sports qualification or degree is desirable but not essential

Working for Flourish Education as a Sports Coach / Behaviour Mentor, you will receive:

• £92.59 to £100 per day, which equates to approximately £17,340 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year

• Flexible and part-time opportunities available

• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot

• Pension Contributions

• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are working in schools

• The opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience

• Support and guidance from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant

The role is easily commutable from Northfield, Kings Norton, Weoley Castle, Bartley Green, Frankley, Rubery, Longbridge, West Heath, Selly Oak, Bournville, Harborne and surrounding areas.

Depending on the location of the school, opportunities may also be accessible from nearby parts of Birmingham and Worcestershire.

This could be an ideal opportunity for a Sports Coach, Sports Graduate, Youth Worker, Activity Leader, Teaching Assistant or someone with experience working with young people who is looking to move into education. Previous behaviour experience would be advantageous, but training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

To apply for this Sports Coach / Behaviour Mentor role in Northfield or to discuss the flexible opportunities available, please contact Charly at Flourish Education.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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