Sports coach

Sports Coach – Secondary Schools

Location: Stroud area

Salary: From £120 per day, depending on experience | Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a passionate Sports Coach looking to make a difference in secondary schools?

Connex Education is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable Sports Coaches to work across secondary schools in Stroud and the surrounding areas from September 2026 through to July 2027. Whether you’re looking for full‑time or part‑time work, we have a range of flexible long‑term and short‑term placements available to suit your schedule.

In this role, you’ll deliver PE lessons, support students in developing confidence and teamwork through sport, and provide general classroom cover where required. No previous school teaching experience is necessary – we’ll provide full training before you begin, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for sports coaches, personal trainers, fitness instructors, or anyone with a coaching background who is looking for rewarding term‑time work in education.

Working hours are typically 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities available between 2 and 5 days per week to fit around your lifestyle.

• Deliver engaging PE lessons across secondary schools.
• Provide general classroom cover for pre‑planned lessons when required.
• Motivate and encourage students to participate in physical activity and learning.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and create a positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

• Competitive daily rates starting from £120 per day, depending on experience.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Full training provided before you start working in schools.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your availability, with work available from 2–5 days per week.
• Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and ongoing career development.

• Experience coaching sports, leading physical activities, or working with young people.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach.
• Confident leading groups and managing behaviour.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential, as you’ll be working across a number of local secondary schools.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and supporting young people to achieve their potential.

If you’re looking for flexible and rewarding Sports Coach opportunities in Stroud from September 2026, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore the roles available.

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Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.