Sports Graduate Roles in Education

Job description

Sports Graduate / Coach - Pastoral & Welfare Support - Secondary School - Brent - September 2026 Start - Full-Time

Are you a sports graduate or qualified coach looking to make a real difference in education? Do you want to combine your passion for sport with supporting students' wellbeing, engagement, and personal development?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Brent seeking Sports Graduates or Coaches to support pastoral and welfare roles from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your sports expertise to mentor and motivate students while contributing to their personal and academic growth.

Role Overview - Sports Graduate / Coach (Pastoral & Welfare)In this role, you will support students' personal development, wellbeing, and engagement through sport and pastoral care. Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering sports coaching sessions during PE lessons, enrichment programmes, and extracurricular clubs

Supporting students' pastoral needs, including wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement

Mentoring and motivating students to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills

Assisting pastoral staff with 1:1 or small group support for students requiring additional help

Promoting a positive school culture and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits

Supporting the organisation of school events, sports days, and enrichment activities

Acting as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and enthusiasm

Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times

Requirements

Sports degree or relevant sports coaching qualifications (Essential)

Experience working with young people in schools, sports clubs, or youth settings

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Excellent communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate and engage students in both academic and sporting contexts

Proactive, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What's on Offer

A supportive and well-resourced secondary school in Brent

Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only

Opportunity to combine sports coaching with pastoral and welfare support

Hands‐on experience working with students to support personal, social, and emotional development

Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development

Potential for a long-term or permanent position

How to ApplyIf you are a sports graduate or qualified coach looking to support students' wellbeing, pastoral care, and engagement in a secondary school from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing or calling (phone number removed).

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English