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