Sports Coach

Permanent
part-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference SC26_1775199610

Closing date May 3, 2026

Location Wakefield, United Kingdom

Type
Part-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Veritas Education is looking to recruit enthusiastic, confident, and proactive Sports Coaches to support secondary schools across Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in sports, coaching, youth work, or physical activity who are passionate about motivating young people and helping them succeed.

About the Role

As a Sports Coach, you will work with PE departments and wider school teams to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role includes delivering structured sports sessions, supporting PE lessons, and occasionally supervising classes in the absence of the teacher.

This role is ideal for:

• Sports coaching graduates
• Experienced coaches or instructors
• Individuals with experience in youth clubs, mentoring, or holiday camps
• Anyone considering a future career in teaching or school-based roles

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting PE lessons and assisting with the delivery of practical sports activities
• Leading small groups or warm-up sessions under the direction of teaching staff
• Promoting healthy participation, teamwork, and positive behaviour
• Supervising groups of students and maintaining high standards of conduct
• Supporting extra-curricular clubs, fixtures, or lunchtime activities where appropriate
• Upholding safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies in line with DfE standards

Requirements

• Experience in sports coaching, physical activity, or working with young people
• Confidence in managing groups of students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, energetic, and professional approach
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Relevant coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential

What Veritas Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities across multiple Wakefield secondary schools
• CPD and training to support your professional development
• A dedicated consultant covering the Wakefield & Kirklees area
• Pathways into teaching assistant roles, cover supervision, or school-based training routes

If you are passionate about sport and keen to inspire young people within a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV or get in touch with Veritas Education for more details.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'