Sports Coach

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Job Title: Sports Coach
Area: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 9th March 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive £550-£750 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:
We're working with an outstanding specialist school that supports students aged 11-19 with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments. The team is warm, welcoming, and focused on creating a safe, inclusive space where students can truly thrive.

Are you passionate about sport, physical activity, and inspiring young people? We're looking for a committed Sports Coach to join a supportive specialist school setting where every child is given the opportunity to develop confidence, independence, and a love for movement.

About the role:
This role involves planning and delivering engaging sports and physical activities, encouraging teamwork, promoting wellbeing, and supporting students to develop physical and social skills. You'll work closely with SEN teachers and support staff to ensure sessions are inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable for all learners.

What We're Looking For:
* Experience working with children in SEND or specialist school settings
* A confident, energetic approach to leading sports and active sessions
* Strong behaviour management skills and adaptability to meet individual needs
* An understanding of supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, or physical disabilities
* A passion for inclusive education and promoting confidence, teamwork, and independence through sport

To be eligible you must:
* Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
* Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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Location:
Rochdale
Salary:
£550 - £750 /week
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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