Job description
Looking for a Sports Coach / Learning Support in Worksop!
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning Support
Location: Worksop
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
GSL Education is seeking energetic and adaptable individuals with a background in sports, coaching, or physical activity to work in secondary school settings across Worksop. These roles are school-based and focus on supporting learning, behaviour, and classroom engagement rather than delivering sport.
This is a great opportunity for those looking to transition from sport into education, using coaching skills such as communication, structure, and motivation to support students in a classroom environment.
About the Role:
This position is suited to individuals from sports coaching or fitness backgrounds who are keen to work in education settings. You will be supporting students in lessons, assisting teaching staff, supervising classes, and helping maintain a positive and focused learning environment. Your sports background will be used to build rapport, encourage engagement, and support behaviour and structure across the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support teaching staff with classroom learning and activities
* Supervise classes as part of cover supervision or learning support duties
* Use transferable coaching skills to engage and motivate students
* Support positive behaviour and encourage active participation in learning
* Help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment
* Provide feedback to staff on student engagement and progress
Requirements:
* Background in sports coaching, fitness, youth work, or similar roles
* Confident working with groups of young people in a structured setting
* Strong communication and behaviour management skills
* Adaptable, reliable, and professional approach
* Genuine interest in supporting education and student development
This is an excellent opportunity for sports coaches or active professionals in Worksop to step into school-based roles and gain valuable experience supporting young people in education.
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Sports Coach / Learning Support, please apply via the application link.