Sports Coach​/Cover Teacher

Sports Coach / Cover Teacher

Secondary School - Sutton Coldfield

Start Date:
Jan 2026

Smile Education is recruiting on behalf of a secondary school near Sutton Coldfield for a Sports Coach / Cover Teacher to support Physical Education and general cover.

There are long term and short term/part‑time roles starting in January 2026. The position would suit an experienced Sports Coach, PE specialist, or confident Cover Teacher with a passion for engaging pupils in physical activity and learning.

• Delivering PE lessons and supporting physical activity across the middle school age range
• Providing classroom cover when required, following pre-set work
• Leading engaging, inclusive, and well-structured sessions
• Supporting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, and participation
• Working collaboratively with the PE department and wider school team

• Experience working with children or young people in a school or coaching setting
• A strong interest or background in sport and physical education
• Confidence managing groups of pupils and maintaining positive behaviour
• Ability to commit to a full-time, long-term placement
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

(QTS is not required for this role.)

• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• Clear expectations and strong leadership t
• Opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience
• Ongoing guidance and support from Smile Education throughout the assignment

If you’re a Sports Coach, PE graduate, or experienced Cover Teacher looking for a rewarding long‑term role in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Smile Education.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.