Sports Graduate Roles in Education

Sports Graduate / Coach - Pastoral & Welfare Support - Secondary School - Brent - September 2026 Start - Full-Time

Are you a sports graduate or qualified coach looking to make a real difference in education?
Do you want to combine your passion for sport with supporting students' wellbeing, engagement, and personal development?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Brent seeking Sports Graduates or Coaches to support pastoral and welfare roles from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your sports expertise to mentor and motivate students while contributing to their personal and academic growth.

Role Overview - Sports Graduate / Coach (Pastoral & Welfare)

In this role, you will support students' personal development, wellbeing, and engagement through sport and pastoral care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering sports coaching sessions during PE lessons, enrichment programmes, and extracurricular clubs
• Supporting students' pastoral needs, including wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement
• Mentoring and motivating students to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills
• Assisting pastoral staff with 1:1 or small group support for students requiring additional help
• Promoting a positive school culture and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits
• Supporting the organisation of school events, sports days, and enrichment activities
• Acting as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and enthusiasm
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times

Requirements

• Sports degree or relevant sports coaching qualifications (Essential)
• Experience working with young people in schools, sports clubs, or youth settings
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and engage students in both academic and sporting contexts
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What's on Offer

• A supportive and well-resourced secondary school in Brent
• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Opportunity to combine sports coaching with pastoral and welfare support
• Hands-on experience working with students to support personal, social, and emotional development
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
• Potential for a long-term or permanent position

How to Apply

If you are a sports graduate or qualified coach looking to support students' wellbeing, pastoral care, and engagement in a secondary school from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley by emailing elizabeth.topley@twrecruitment.com or calling 0207 845 5450 (option 3).