Sports Coach Jobs in East Midlands

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Primary School Sports Coach Location: Leicestershire Pay: £90 – £120 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate / September starts available Contract Type: Long Term / Temporary – Full-time & Part-time Are you passionate about sport and inspiring young people? GSL Education Leicester are currently recruiting a Primary Sports Coach to work across a range of supportive and inclusive primary schools in Leicestershire. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual who can promote physical activity, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles among pupils. About the Role The successful Sports Coach will work as part of a dynamic school team , delivering engaging PE lessons and supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will play an important role in encouraging participation, building confidence, and developing key physical skills. The Successful Candidate Will: • Have experience coaching sports or working with children • Be confident delivering PE sessions across primary age groups • Promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive behaviour • Support pupils with varying abilities and needs • Have strong communication and organisational skills • Be passionate about sport, fitness, and youth development Additional Benefits • Access to accredited education-relevant CPD courses • Opportunity to work across a variety of school settings • Potential to secure a permanent position Safeguarding & Compliance Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. Apply Now For more information or to register your interest in this Primary School Sports Coach role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Leicestershire .

Sports Coach – SEN & SEMH Support Do you want a job, or do you want to change a life? Are you someone who knows the best conversations don't always happen sitting behind a desk? Can you motivate a young person who has lost confidence in themselves? Do you know how to build trust, inspire confidence and engage someone when others have struggled? If you've worked in sport, coaching, fitness, youth development or physical activity, you'll already understand that relationships come before results. …

Sports Coach - Secondary School, Northampton Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent Are you passionate about sport, fitness, and inspiring young people to lead active, healthy lifestyles? Do you enjoy coaching, motivating, and supporting students to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience through physical activity? A secondary school in Northampton is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join their PE department on a permanent basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, ideal for someone looking to build a career in education, coaching, or youth development. Whether you are a sports graduate, an experienced coach, or someone with a strong passion for physical education and working with young people, this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact within a school setting. Key Responsibilities: • Support the delivery of high-quality PE lessons alongside teaching staff • Coach students across a range of sports during curriculum PE and extracurricular activities • Assist with the planning, organisation, and running of fixtures, clubs, and school competitions • Encourage participation in sport and promote engagement across all ability levels • Support student behaviour, motivation, and engagement during practical sessions • Help create a positive, inclusive, and energetic sporting environment • Contribute to the smooth daily running of the PE department What We're Looking For: • A strong passion for sport, PE, fitness, and youth development • Experience coaching, mentoring, or working with young people (school, club, or community setting) is desirable • Confident, enthusiastic, and able to engage and motivate students of all abilities • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A proactive, reliable, and positive approach to work • Relevant sports qualifications (e.g. Sports Coaching, Sports Science degree, or coaching badges) are welcome but not essential What's on Offer: • A full-time, permanent Sports Coach position starting September 2026 • Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school in Northampton • Competitive salary, dependent on experience • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities • Clear pathways into teaching or wider education-based careers • A rewarding role making a genuine difference through sport and physical activity If you are ready to take the next step in your career and inspire young people through sport in a secondary school in Northampton, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting permanent Sports Coach opportunity starting September 2026.

Are you a passionate Sports Coach looking to step into education? Want flexible, rewarding Cover Supervisor jobs in Derby? At Vision For Education, we’re recruiting enthusiastic and confident Sports Coaches to work as Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Derby. About the role This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking to transition from sports coaching into the classroom, gain school experience, or secure flexible education work that fits around your schedule. As a Sports Coach …