Sports Coach

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference DA/SPORTSCOACH/PRIDE_1770722274
Closing date March 12, 2026
Location North West London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Sports CoachLocation: West Drayton Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: £100 - £120 per day

About the Role

We are seeking a committed, energetic Sports Coach to join our team at a secondary special school supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will play a key role in delivering physical education and sports programmes, helping students develop skills, confidence and resilience in a structured, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting teachers in delivering a range of lessons and sporting activities across the curriculum.
  • Plan, organise, and deliver lessons that engage all students, adapting coaching styles to suit differing needs
  • Promote positive behaviour and social skills through sport, modelling respect, discipline, teamwork and perseverance
  • Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to students and liaising with teachers and support staff
  • Support the wider pastoral team in helping students with SEMH needs to manage emotions and behaviour during sports sessions

    • About You

    We're looking for someone who:

  • Experience supporting students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or those at risk of exclusion.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire trust and motivate learners.
  • Calm, patient, and resilient approach, able to adapt to a variety of situations.
  • A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their best outcomes.

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive daily rates (£105-120 per day)
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs
  • A supportive and experienced team, dedicated to student welfare and progress
  • Access to good facilities (indoor sports hall, outdoor multi-use games area)

    • Additional Information

    Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

    If you are interested in the role, click the apply button or can send your CV to Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London, see contact details below.

    Call: 0203 026 6150 or Email: dagbaje@veritas-education.com

    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.'

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