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Sports, Dance & Drama Coach – Inspire the Next Generation
Location: Wolverhampton Area
Pay: Competitive daily rate
Contract: Full-time and Part-time | Flexible Working Available
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about sport, dance or performing arts and looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire young people every day?
Smile Education is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in the Wolverhampton area to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic Sports, Dance & Drama Coach. This is a fantastic opportunity for coaches, sports graduates, dance instructors, performers, or anyone with experience leading young people who is looking to make a real impact in education.

Whether you're considering a future in teaching or simply love helping young people develop confidence, teamwork and resilience, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role
You'll work across the school supporting PE, Dance and Drama lessons, leading practical activities, encouraging participation, and helping students build confidence both inside and outside the classroom. You may also support extracurricular clubs, intervention sessions and school events.
Responsibilities

• Support and deliver engaging PE, Dance and Drama activities.
• Motivate and inspire students of all abilities to participate.
• Promote teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Assist teaching staff with practical lessons and classroom activities.
• Lead or support lunchtime and after-school clubs where required.
• Create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable learning environment.
• Follow all school safeguarding and behaviour policies.

We're Looking For

• Experience coaching sport, dance, drama or working with young people.
• Qualifications in Sport, Dance, Drama, Performing Arts or related subjects are desirable but not essential.
• Confident communication and strong behaviour management skills.
• A positive, energetic and proactive attitude.
• Graduates, aspiring PE teachers and performing arts professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What You'll Receive

• Competitive daily pay.
• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent school positions.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to training and CPD opportunities.
• Valuable experience within a supportive secondary school environment.

If you're ready to motivate young people, share your passion for sport or the performing arts, and gain rewarding experience in education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today online with your CV, and one of the Smile Education team will be in touch to discuss the role and your availability, alternatively please send your CV to stella@smile-education.co.uk.
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.