Movement & Mindset Coach Location: South Shields Contract: Full-time, Long-term Start Date: Immediate Do you believe movement can change more than just muscles — that it can build confidence, focus, and resilience too? We’re looking for a Movement & Mindset Coach to join a forward-thinking secondary setting in South Shields, supporting young people to thrive through physical activity and positive mindset development. This role is about so much more than PE — it’s about helping students find balance, motivation, and pride in what their bodies and minds can do. You’ll work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and pupils to create an environment where every learner feels capable, connected, and ready to grow. What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils across PE lessons, outdoor activities, and wellbeing sessions Using sport and movement to boost confidence, teamwork, and engagement Delivering small group sessions focused on mindset, motivation, and self-esteem Helping to develop strategies that support focus and emotional regulation in class Encouraging a growth mindset and celebrating progress in all its forms What we’re looking for: A background in sport, fitness, youth work, or education Experience supporting young people with additional or behavioural needs A positive, proactive approach and natural ability to inspire others Understanding of how physical activity supports emotional wellbeing A calm, encouraging manner and confidence to lead small groups If you’re Thrive-trained, brilliant — if not, we’ll cover it! Our free Thrive training will help you build emotional awareness and support wellbeing across your work. Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies) Free Thrive and CPD training to build your skills Personalised support from a specialist consultant Long-term and permanent opportunities across local schools This is your chance to make a real difference — not just in the classroom, but in how students see themselves. Apply today and help young people move, grow, and believe in their potential. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.