A well‑established Alternative Provision in Oldham is seeking a confident and resilient Sports Coach to work with pupils who require a more tailored approach to education. This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream schools and benefit from structure, clear boundaries and positive, consistent role models.
Physical activity plays a key role in supporting engagement, emotional regulation and behaviour, making this an ideal opportunity for someone from a strong sports background.
As a Sports Coach within the Alternative Provision, you will use sport and movement to support pupils throughout the day. You may work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them manage behaviour, build routines and re‑engage with learning.
This role is relationship‑led and requires a calm, proactive approach. You will be working closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils who may present with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or difficulties with emotional regulation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structured physical and activity‑based sessions to support behaviour and engagement
- Use sport as a tool to promote emotional regulation and positive choices
- Support pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times
- Act as a consistent and positive role model
- Encourage teamwork, resilience and self‑confidence
- Support behaviour plans and reintegration into learning
- Work collaboratively with staff across the Alternative Provision
This role is well suited to candidates from active and sport‑focused backgrounds, including:
- Sports coaching or sport‑related education
- Semi‑professional or competitive sport
- Community or youth sports programmes
- Youth Work or behaviour support roles
Experience working with young people is essential. Previous experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH settings or youth work is highly beneficial, but not essential for candidates with the right approach.
The Right Candidate Will Be
- Confident, resilient and consistent
- Comfortable supporting challenging behaviour
- Able to build strong relationships with disengaged pupils
- Calm under pressure and adaptable
- Motivated to support positive change
If you are passionate about using sport to engage and support young people within an Alternative Provision setting, apply today. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£465.00 - £550.00 per week