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 ApplyIf 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 or calling (option 3).