Sports Coach - Peterborough Monarch Education is currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coach to support students across a range of physical education and sports‑based activities in schools located in Peterborough. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for sports, fitness, and youth development - including sports graduates, qualified coaches, teaching assistants with a sports background, or those aspiring to pursue a career in education. As a Sports Coach, you will help deliver engaging PE lessons, lead structured sports sessions, encourage healthy lifestyles, and provide positive role‑modelling to students of varying abilities. Key Responsibilities Supporting and delivering PE lessons across primary or secondary age groups Leading small‑group and whole‑class sports activities Promoting teamwork, motivation, and positive participation Encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, and healthy habits Assisting teaching staff with lesson delivery and behaviour management Setting up, supervising, and tidying away sports equipment Contributing to extra‑curricular sports clubs or activities Requirements Experience working with children or young people in a coaching or mentoring capacity A sports background, coaching qualification, or relevant experience Strong communication and motivational skills Ability to engage and inspire students through sport Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing Must be a current UK resident and eligible to work in the UK Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two employment references Benefits of Working with Monarch Education Leading education recruitment provider - Crown Commercial Service Approved Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy Free Safeguarding training Refer‑a‑friend bonus - £200 per referral (unlimited referrals) Online portal to manage your timesheets and pay Support from specialist consultants experienced in school‑based placements Important Information All pay rates advertised include rolled‑up holiday pay. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. As the role involves regulated activity, all successful applicants will undergo: - An enhanced DBS check - Two satisfactory employment references - A right‑to‑work check If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for future opportunities.