Ignite Young Minds Through Sport – Join as a Sports Coach in Blyth! Job Title: Sports Coach Location: Blyth- S81 Salary: £95 - £120 per day (Depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time Are you ready to channel your energy into transforming physical education and personal development in schools? GSL Education are working closely with schools in Blyth to appoint passionate and energetic Sports Coaches to inspire students across a range of physical education and behavioural support settings. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong sporting background who are eager to make a difference in education. Role Overview: As a Sports Coach, you will play a key role in delivering structured physical activity sessions, promoting teamwork and resilience, and supporting positive student behaviour. This role is ideal for individuals who want to channel their love for sports into supporting learning and development in and out of the classroom. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality sports coaching sessions across a range of age groups and abilities. Support Behaviour Mentors in planning and facilitating lessons, ensuring safety and inclusion for all pupils. Develop pupils' physical skills, teamwork, discipline, and confidence through sport. Organise and lead lunchtime and after-school clubs and inter-school competitions. Use physical activity to support students with behavioural, SEMH, or SEN needs. Maintain equipment, encourage participation, and uphold school policies on health and safety. Monitor pupil progress and engagement and provide regular feedback to staff. Job Requirements: Previous experience as a Sports Coach, PE Teaching Assistant, or similar role within a school or youth setting. Strong understanding of sports pedagogy and child development. A passion for using sport as a tool to inspire and engage students. Good behaviour management skills and the ability to lead and motivate. Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and staff. Relevant coaching qualifications or experience in youth sport programmes is desirable. Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one). What We Offer: Competitive daily rates reflective of your experience and expertise. Support from dedicated consultants who are passionate about matching you with the right role. Opportunities to work in welcoming schools that value sports as part of holistic education. The chance to make a genuine impact on students’ physical and personal development. If you’re ready to energise young minds and bodies, encourage teamwork, and be the coach students look up to, we want to hear from you! Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Sports Coach’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch