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Graduate SEMH & Football Development Coach
Location: Positions available across local partner schools (based near
Slough and surrounding areas)
Contract: Graduate Scheme (Fixed-Term, Term-Time + 4 weeks | 43 weeks total)
Hours: 25 hours per week
The Role
We are launching our structured Graduate Scheme to find the next generation of impactful coaches. This hybrid role splits your time between technical sports delivery and targeted emotional mentoring:
SEMH Coaching & Mentoring: Working in schools with children who face emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. You will provide 1-on-1 and small-group mentoring, using sport to teach emotional regulation, teamwork, and confidence.
Football Development Centre Coach: Planning and delivering high-energy, inclusive, and structured football sessions that improve physical literacy, technical football skills, and a love for the game.
Target Degree Courses
We welcome applications from graduates holding a 2:1 or above (or equivalent experience) in the following fields:
Sports & Coaching: BSc Sports Coaching, BSc Physical Education (PE), BSc Sports Development, or BSc Sport & Exercise Science.
Psychology & Mental Health: BSc Psychology, BSc Child Psychology, BSc Sport Psychology, or BSc Mental Health Studies.
Education & Youth Work: BA Education Studies, BA Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or BA Youth Work / Childhood & Youth Studies.
Essential Skills & Qualities
We are looking for a young professional who brings a balance of energetic sports leadership and calm, empathetic mentoring.
Empathetic & Patient:
A deep, genuine understanding of youth mental health and the patience to support children who exhibit challenging or disruptive behaviors.
Strong Group Management:
The ability to command the attention of a group of children on a pitch safely, keeping sessions fun, structured, and highly engaging.
Adaptability & De-escalation:
Active listening skills and the emotional intelligence to spot when a child is becoming overwhelmed, adapting your coaching style on the fly.
Communication Skills:
The ability to build quick, trusted rapport with hard-to-reach young people, while maintaining professional boundaries and communicating effectively with school staff.
Reliable & Resilient:
A robust work ethic, a positive mindset, and a commitment to being a stable, reliable role model for children who need consistency.
Requirements
Must undergo an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check (processed by us).
Holding a Level 1 or Level 2 National Governing Body (NGB) football coaching qualification is highly desirable (support to achieve this can be provided during your induction).
Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is preferred for traveling between school sites. Studies.
What We Offer
Full, specialised induction training in safeguarding, SEMH behavior management, and de-escalation techniques.
A clear career pathway in sports coaching, education, or youth mentoring.
A supportive team environment dedicated to making a tangible social impact.