Assistant Sports Coach

Are you passionate about using sport to support students' mental health and wellbeing? Aureus School is seeking an energetic, dedicated Assistant to our Sports Coach to bring enthusiasm, teamwork and a love of physical activity into the school day. Your Opportunity In this temporary role, you will work across both learning support and targeted sports intervention, using positive relationships and physical activity to improve students' engagement with school and learning, while helping students develop their sporting skills . What We Are Looking For

• Experience in coaching sports to children and young people
• A sports qualification or NVQ L2 Teaching Assistant would be desirable
• A genuine interest in mentoring young people, supporting their wellbeing, and building strong, positive relationships
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team
• Confidence and clarity in communication Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying. About Aureus School Aureus School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), Aureus School was graded good in all areas. We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve, and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed. As a purpose-built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience. Our mission is simple: Cultivating ambition; high standards for all. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that empowers all of our students to succeed. Our vision and core values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect guide every aspect of our educational journey, ensuring that each student's experience is marked by excellence, ambition and unwavering high standards. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
• Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: November 2026 FTE Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 - £24,751 (FTE) Actual pro rata salary: £19,222 per annum Contract: Temporary to cover absence Hours: 32.5 hrs a week (Term time 39 weeks) Closing Date: 16th October 2026 at 9.30am Interview Date: TBC