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Teaching Personnel

£95 - 110 per day

Oldham

Permanent | Full Time

05/06/2026

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Sports Coach – Secondary Schools
Location: Oldham and Rochdale
Contract: Full-time / flexible (depending on availability)
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Sports Coach to work across a network of secondary schools in Oldham and Rochdale from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about physical education and supporting young people’s development across the secondary age range.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality sports and physical activity sessions to pupils aged 11–16, working across multiple secondary school settings. The role involves supporting PE departments, leading structured sessions, and encouraging students to engage positively in sport and physical wellbeing.

  • Deliver engaging and inclusive sports sessions across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Support students of varying abilities to participate, progress, and develop skills
  • Work across multiple secondary school sites in Oldham and Rochdale
  • Promote teamwork, resilience, confidence, and healthy lifestyles
  • Assist with PE lessons, extracurricular clubs, fixtures, and enrichment activities
  • Provide effective behaviour management and maintain a safe, inclusive environment
  • Support competitive school sport and inter-school events where required
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to support student development and engagement
  • Experience working with young people (essential)
  • Relevant qualification in sport, coaching, or physical education (essential)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt sessions for different ages, abilities, and needs
  • Positive, energetic, and professional approach
  • Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged students
  • Willingness to travel between school sites
  • Opportunity to work across a variety of secondary schools
  • Supportive and welcoming school environments
  • Valuable experience for those pursuing careers in teaching, coaching, or sport development
  • Opportunities to gain experience in school sport competition and leadership programmes
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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