Sports Graduate

Job Title: Sports Graduate
Location: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Start Date: September 2026
End Date: Ongoing
Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Are you a recent Sports Graduate looking to kick-start your career in education?

GSL Education are recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Graduate to join a welcoming secondary school in Scunthorpe. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, coaching, educational psychology or youth work, where you can gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on young people's lives.

The role involves supporting students both in and out of the classroom, promoting engagement, encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils to achieve their full potential. Your sporting background will enable you to build strong relationships with students, acting as a positive role model and using teamwork, resilience and communication skills to inspire young people.

The Role:

* Support students during lessons and throughout the school day.
* Deliver intervention sessions and small group activities.
* Encourage positive behaviour and student engagement.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
* Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those displaying challenging behaviours.
* Assist with PE lessons and extracurricular sports activities where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

* Hold a degree in Sports, Sports Coaching, Physical Education or a related subject.
* Be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday .
* Have experience working with children or young people through coaching, mentoring, tutoring or youth work (desirable).
* Be confident supporting students with SEN and challenging behaviours.
* Have excellent communication skills, patience and resilience.
* Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

What GSL Education Offers:

* Competitive daily rates of pay.
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
* Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
* Valuable classroom experience for graduates considering a career in education.
* Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent positions.

If you're a passionate Sports Graduate looking to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in our Children's Sports Coach role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Lincolnshire.