New Meaning Training

Sports Tutor

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Centre: NMT Berkshire
Employer: New Meaning Training
Salary: from £23,540 per annum
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime
Closing Date: 02/05/2025 12:00 am
Job Reference: BERSPT022502

Introduction

Do you have the skills to inspire, support, and manage young people as they prepare for adult life? For many young people, the transition to adulthood can be overwhelming. Those facing additional barriers—such as social, emotional, or learning challenges—may struggle with self-regulation, engagement, and confidence. At New Meaning Training (NMT), we provide the structure, encouragement, and practical skills they need to take control of their future.

We’re looking for a Sports Tutor who knows how to motivate and inspire young people, with the confidence to manage behaviour effectively. Ideally, you’ll have experience tutoring or coaching young people, but we also know there are exceptional candidates out there who haven’t tutored before but have the right skills and mindset to excel in this role. If you’re passionate about working with young people and looking for a meaningful career change, this could be the perfect opportunity. We can provide the necessary training and support to help you transition into the role.

Many of our learners have complex needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, attachment disorders, and social-emotional challenges, so patience, empathy, and adaptability are essential. At NMT, no two days are the same. You’ll lead engaging sports sessions, build meaningful relationships, and help young people develop essential life skills to prepare for work, training, and independent living. Managing behaviour positively is a key part of this role, and you’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive team that’s committed to making a real difference.

If you have the passion, resilience, and skills to help young people unlock their potential and build a positive future, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Support and guide young people — working closely with learners, parents/carers, Youth Justice Services, schools, careers services, and other referral partners—to ensure they engage positively with the Sport, Fitness & Public Service Programme, achieve qualifications, and progress toward independence. Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe and structured learning environment.
  • Promote the importance of attendance, participation, and effort by reinforcing the connection between engagement and success. Encourage learners to take ownership of their behaviour and make positive choices that contribute to their progress.
  • Work as part of a team to deliver qualifications in Functional Skills Maths and English, Skills for Education, Training, and Personal Development, and a Tutorials Programme embedding British Values — adapting teaching approaches to manage behaviour and sustain engagement.
  • Plan and lead practical activities that not only strengthen learner independence but also encourage positive behaviour management strategies, helping to re-engage hard-to-reach young people in structured, meaningful experiences.
  • Develop creative, learner-centred strategies that motivate and support young people with challenging behaviours, ensuring that all learners feel understood, respected, and encouraged to improve their conduct.
  • Complete all paperwork and assessments to the required standards set by Buckinghamshire College Group and the qualification awarding body, NOCN, ensuring that behaviour and engagement records are accurately maintained.
  • Maintain accurate records, update progress trackers weekly, and organise your diary effectively including monitoring behavioural patterns and interventions to inform future support strategies.
  • Work with supporting agencies to facilitate learner progression and development, collaborating on behaviour management plans where necessary to create consistent support across education and external services.
  • Continuously improve through a CPD programme, working with your line manager to develop behaviour management techniques and stay updated on relevant legislation and training provided by New Meaning Training.
  • Use your expertise in time management, scheme of work and lesson planning, and understanding learning styles to tailor lessons to individual needs, embedding behaviour management strategies to ensure a positive and focused learning environment.
  • Apply strong communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills to guide young people in managing their emotions, resolving conflicts, and developing self-regulation strategies.
  • Analyse challenges, solve problems proactively, and maintain detailed records on learner behaviour, interventions, and progress, ensuring that support is targeted and effective.

About Us

New Meaning Training offers education with a difference. It is an alternative education provider helping young people aged 16-25 to find their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to earn their own living. Around 250 young people will join one of our programmes this year, many having been referred by secondary schools, pupil referral units and Special Education Needs settings. At our Berkshire centre we offer four learning programmes (Construction Multiskills, Sports, Boost Workskills and Achieve Lifeskills). All our programmes incorporate functional skills qualifications (Maths and English). Since New Meaning Training opened its first centre in High Wycombe in 2015, the organisation is now supporting young people across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire and Berkshire.

 

You will have:

 

  • Ideally a Level 3 Award in Education & Training and preferably a Certificate of Higher Education, but training can be provided to the right candidate without these qualifications.
  • Experience in education, including Scheme of Work and Lesson Plan development.
  • Strong conflict management and resolution skills.
  • Excellent communication skills to inspire and motivate young people.
  • A team-oriented and proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently.
  • Proven relationship-building skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Empathy and understanding for young people, with alignment to New Meaning Training’s values.
  • A passion for helping learners achieve their goals through adaptability and initiative in tailoring learning styles and activities.
  • Strong organisational skills and flexibility to meet deadlines and learner needs.
  • Attention to detail in data collection and record keeping.
  • Professionalism when engaging with learners, parents, and external stakeholders.
  • An understanding of or willingness to learn about current social issues (e.g., County Lines, the impact of COVID on mental health).
  • A creative flair for developing engaging activities that support individual learner goals.

Additional notes

  • Enhanced DBS check required.
  • We expect all colleagues to carefully read and adhere to policies.

Our policy is to follow Safe Recruitment procedures, you will therefore be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk