Job Description
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY Postcodes) Salary: Paid to Scale (NJC) Contract Type: Long-Term Temporary / Full-Time Start Date: Immediate / September 2026
Are you a Sports Coach, Personal Trainer, or Athlete in Blackpool looking for a new career challenge? Do you have the natural authority to lead a team and the energy to inspire young people?
We are seeking individuals with a sports background to transition into Classroom & Pastoral Lead roles across Blackpool secondary schools. If you can command a pitch or manage a locker room, you have the exact transferable skills needed to manage a classroom and mentor students aged 11-16.
Why Your Sports Skills are Perfect for the Classroom
In Blackpool schools, we need "leaders" rather than just "supervisors." Your experience in sports translates directly to:
* Presence & Authority: You know how to command attention and maintain discipline in high-energy environments.
* Motivation & Mentoring: You understand how to push students to achieve their best and support them when they face setbacks.
* Team Dynamics: You excel at managing different personalities and fostering a sense of teamwork and respect.
* Resilience: You have the "can-do" attitude required to handle the fast-paced, sometimes challenging nature of a secondary school day.
The Role: Managing & Inspiring
* Classroom Management: Covering lessons for students across various subjects, ensuring they stay on task and follow school protocols.
* Pastoral Support: Acting as a mentor for students who may struggle with traditional academic settings, using your coaching skills to build their confidence.
* Behaviour Lead: Utilising your experience in discipline and boundaries to manage classroom dynamics effectively.
* Extra-Curricular Engagement: Opportunities to lead or assist with school sports teams and after-school clubs.
What We Offer
* Paid to Scale: We value the leadership experience you bring from the sports world and pay accordingly.
* Transition Support: Full induction and ongoing training in classroom management and safeguarding.
* Career Progression: A clear pathway to becoming a permanent Pastoral Lead, PE Technician, or even training to become a teacher.
* Community Impact: Help shape the future of Blackpool's youth through positive, high-energy leadership.
Requirements
* Proven experience in sports coaching, personal training, or professional/semi-professional athletics.
* A confident, authoritative, yet empathetic personality.
* A genuine desire to work with teenagers and improve outcomes for Blackpool students.
* The ability to provide strong references from your sports or coaching background.
How to Apply
Ready to swap the whistle for the whiteboard? Bring your sports leadership to a Blackpool school that needs your drive.
[Apply Now Button]Highlight your sports and coaching achievements in your application for a fast-tracked interview.