Sports Coach – September Start

Sports Coach

Location – Manchester (M15)

Start Date – 09/09/2026

Contract Type – Temp to Perm

Pay – £100-£110 per day, dependant on experience and responsibilities

Are you an experienced and motivated sports coach looking to secure a role for September? We are currently working with a large SEMH provision in the Manchester area to recruit a Sports Coach to join their team.

The school supports pupils aged between 11-18, with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, offering a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.

As a Sports Coach, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, using sports sessions to encourage re-engagement
• Maintain regular communication with other staff members to monitor progress
• Build strong rapport with students and staff

What we are looking for:

• A genuine passion for sports and supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Previous experience in coaching or youth mentor roles is highly desired
• Level 2 Team Teach training is highly desired but training can be provided
• Up to date safeguarding training is desired but training can be provided

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.