Supply Sports Coach – Secondary School | March 2026 Start
Location: Cheltenham
Contract: Supply / Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an energetic and committed Supply Sports Coach to join a dynamic secondary school in Cheltenham from March 2026. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about motivating young people through sport, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle choices-while also supporting their wider personal, social, and emotional development.
The school is shaped by a vibrant community ethos, built on values such as high aspiration, open‑minded learning, confidence, determination, kindness, and mutual encouragement. It fosters a warm and inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive. These principles are reflected in daily interactions, the positive relationships across the school, and the shared commitment to “inspiring lives through learning,” creating a culture where every young person can grow both academically and personally.
Why This School?
- A warm, inclusive school community built on shared values
- A culture that promotes respect, equality, and positive relationships
- Strong pastoral systems that support wellbeing and personal growth
- Leadership committed to staff development, mentoring, and training
- A vibrant environment serving the wider Cheltenham community
- Convenient location with excellent local transport options
About the Role
As a Supply Sports Coach, you will support the PE department in delivering engaging lessons and sports activities across KS3 and KS4. You will assist with warm‑ups, drills, and small‑group coaching, helping students develop fitness, skills, teamwork, and confidence. A key element of the role involves working with students who may require additional encouragement or behavioural support. You will help them stay engaged, regulate their emotions, and build positive routines around participation and physical activity. You’ll play an important part in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment where all students feel confident taking part-regardless of ability. You may also support extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and school fixtures, contributing to the school’s commitment to active lifestyles and broad enrichment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of PE lessons and a variety of sports activities across KS3 and KS4
- Lead dynamic warm‑ups, skill‑development activities, and focused coaching for small groups
- Encourage positive attitudes to teamwork, participation, and perseverance
- Help students remain engaged, confident, and ready to take part in practical sessions
- Prepare, organise, and safely manage sports equipment and activity spaces
- Offer guidance and encouragement to students who may need additional support with behaviour or motivation
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive school atmosphere grounded in shared values
- Champion active lifestyles, wellbeing, and the development of character through sport
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people (ideally within a sports or coaching environment)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate, encourage, and build rapport
- Confidence in supporting behaviour, emotional regulation, and sustained engagement
- A proactive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to adapt to daily challenges
- A genuine passion for physical activity, youth development, and inspiring young people
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and the school’s ethos
- Coaching qualifications are beneficial but not essential
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
- Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding training
- Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children daily, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
