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Sports Coach

  • Secondary
  • Retford
  • Temporary
  • £90 - £110 per day
  • 19 October 2026
  • J563237556-6

Job Description

  • Cover Supervisor
  • Retford
  • November 16, 2026

Operam Education Group

Sports Coach – School – Retford

Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
Job Role: Sports Coach
Contract Type: Supply – Flexible Opportunities
Salary: £90 – £110 per day
Employer: Teachers UK

Sports Coach – School – Retford

Teachers UK are currently recruiting a passionate, energetic and enthusiastic Sports Coach to work on a supply basis at a school in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sports Coach looking for flexible opportunities within education, whether you’re an experienced coach, a sports graduate or someone with a passion for physical education and supporting young people.

We are looking for someone who can inspire pupils through sport and physical activity, promote teamwork and confidence, and create a positive and engaging learning environment.

The Role As a Supply Sports Coach, your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging and inclusive sports activities to pupils of varying ages and abilities.
  • Supporting the delivery of Physical Education (PE) lessons and school sporting activities.
  • Encouraging pupils to develop their physical fitness, coordination and sporting skills.
  • Promoting teamwork, confidence, resilience and positive behaviour through sport.
  • Supporting pupils with different learning needs and abilities.
  • Supervising groups of pupils and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Assisting with extracurricular sporting activities and school sports events where required.
  • Managing behaviour effectively and encouraging positive participation.
  • Following school policies and safeguarding procedures.
  • Working collaboratively with teachers, PE staff and school leadership teams.

RequirementsTo be considered for this Sports Coach position, you should have:

  • Experience coaching sports or working with children and young people, ideally within a school setting.
  • A relevant sports coaching qualification or sports-related degree (desirable).
  • A genuine passion for sport, physical education and supporting young people’s development.
  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
  • The ability to engage, motivate and inspire pupils of varying abilities.
  • Confidence in leading group activities and maintaining a safe environment.
  • A flexible, reliable and professional approach.
  • An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Sports graduates, qualified Sports Coaches and individuals considering a career in teaching are encouraged to apply!

Why Work with Teachers UK?
At Teachers UK, we pride ourselves on supporting education professionals and matching them with suitable opportunities in local schools.

By joining our team, you can benefit from:

  • Competitive daily rates of pay between £90 and £110, depending on experience and assignment.
  • Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability.
  • Opportunities to gain experience in local schools.
  • Dedicated support from our friendly and experienced recruitment consultants.
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.

Apply Today!If you’re a Sports Coach in Retford looking for flexible opportunities within a school environment, we would love to hear from you!

Teachers UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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Having worked with Teachers UK over the past 12 months I have been impressed by their ability to provide good quality supply teachers, sometime with the shortest of notice time.

Having worked with Teachers UK over the past 12 months I have been impressed by their ability to provide good quality supply teachers, sometime with the shortest of notice time. Their rates are competitive and my contacts at the agency are friendly and efficient. The timesheet portal works well and I shall be continuing to source supply needs through Teachers UK in the future.

Mrs C Nadin, Sims Manager, Netherthorpe School

I just wanted to thank you for all your invaluable help over the years. You have always sent me great staff, some at very last minute notice and you are always pleasant to deal with especially at the very early start of the morning.

I just wanted to thank you for all your invaluable help over the years. You have always sent me great staff, some at very last minute notice and you are always pleasant to deal with especially at the very early start of the morning. Julie Plumb, Senior Business Assistant, Highfields School.

Highfields School.

I have always found the staff at Teachers UK to be polite and efficient. Communication is always good.

I have always found the staff at Teachers UK to be polite and efficient. Communication is always good.    

Murray Park School

I like Teachers UK as they try to find suitable staff for us, they are honest when they can't.

I like Teachers UK as they try to find suitable staff for us. They are honest when they can't and I do appreciate that they do not persistently try to contact me to enquire whether I need anyone.

Aegir Community School

We've always been happy with the good quality of supply staff. We are very pleased with the overall package.

Very professional team who provide a friendly, reliable service. We've always been happy with the good quality of supply staff. We are very pleased with the overall package.  

Heatherley Primary School

I know that I can rely on Teachers UK for outstanding teachers, LSA's and cover supervisors.

I have used Teachers UK as one of our supply agencies at King Ecgburt School for several years and know that I can rely on them for outstanding teachers, LSA's and cover supervisors. King Ecgbert School

King Ecgbert School