Job Title: Behaviour Mentor with Sports Coaching Experience
Discipline: Behaviour Mentoring and Sports Coaching
Job Type: Short Term, Long Term – Flexible Working
Location: South Manchester (Tameside, Stockport)
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: £90 – £150 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Ref: BM/SPORT-SM
Contact: Aaron Ward, (url removed)
Behaviour Support/Sports Coaching Experience – Secondary Schools South Manchester.
Cover People are working with secondary schools in South Manchester seeking Behaviour Mentors with Sports Coaching Experience to support pupils who struggle to engage with traditional classroom learning. This role is a fantastic opportunity for sports graduates with relevant degrees, youth workers, or those with coaching experience to transition into education.
You’ll be working in class and in alternative settings with small groups of students, using physical activity and positive relationships to drive engagement and encourage emotional regulation.
Key Responsibilities
Support disengaged or challenging pupils in KS3 and KS4
Use sports or structured activities to promote behaviour and self-esteem
De-escalate challenging situations and implement positive behaviour plans
Assist with PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs when needed
Essential Criteria
Background in sports, coaching, youth work or behavioural support
Recent experience teaching or sports coaching experience
Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers
Confident, calm, and resilient under pressure
Right to work in the UK
Why Join Cover People?
Daily pay rates from £90 – £150 depending on experience
Free access to CPD, including behaviour management and de-escalation
Opportunities for long-term placement or school-based training
A route into teaching or pastoral careers
Safeguarding & Compliance
All successful applicants must:
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Provide two professional references
Complete full employment history with any gaps explained
Provide proof of right to work in the UK
Ready to Apply?
Please send your CV, with Job Ref: to Aaron Ward at (url removed).
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and employment checks. Cover People act as the employment business on behalf of the school