Cover Coach

Langley Park School for Boys; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Langley Park School for Boys in Greater London is seeking a full-time Cover Coach on a fixed-term basis until September 2027. The role combines delivering sports lessons and coaching school teams with the responsibility to cover across the curriculum when needed.

You should be a postgraduate with high-level playing/coaching experience in Cricket, Rugby or Hockey, with additional sports coaching abilities. A driving licence is essential, and a commitment to weekend fixtures is expected.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate with sport coaching experience in Cricket, Rugby or Hockey.
• Experienced high-level player/coach of competitive Cricket, Rugby or Hockey.
• Willing to coach other sports and lead extra-curricular fixtures.

Responsabilités

• Deliver cricket, hockey or rugby coaching in PE lessons and after-school clubs.
• Coach school teams and assist in delivery of lessons across the curriculum when required.

Description du poste

Langley Park School for Boys is an exceptional school that ensures excellent academic outcomes for our students. We are a large, inclusive, over-subscribed, 11-18 school with a co-educational Sixth Form. We consistently achieve high academic success, whilst maintaining a commitment to educating the whole child through the promotion of sport and the arts as part of a well-rounded curriculum.

We are part of Impact Multi Academy Trust, and we work closely within the Trust with our other four secondary schools and our three primary schools.

We are looking to appoint a full-time Cover Coach as soon as possible; this will be a fixed term position until September 2027.

The role of Cover Coach is two-fold:

1. Primarily based in the physical education department, assisting in the delivery of sports lessons and clubs, in addition to coaching at least one of the school’s highly successful sports teams.

2. Teach cover lessons across the school, in all subjects, when necessary.

What we are looking for:

• A talented and enthusiastic postgraduate to assist in the delivery of Cricket, Hockey or Rugby
• Candidates must be an experienced, high-level player/coach of competitive Cricket, Rugby or Hockey
• Expertise in Athletics, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Netball or Strength and Conditioning is also desirable
• Coaching qualification would be an advantage, but qualification by experience will be considered
• Commitment to extra-curricular sport and weekend fixtures is essential
• A full driving licence
• Although Langley Park School for Boys is a boys' secondary school, we welcome applications from both male and female candidates and encourage anyone with the appropriate skills and experience to apply for this role

What we have to offer you:

• LPSB boasts an outstanding reputation for sporting success.
• State of the art building and facilities
• Committed and hardworking students
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for collaboration with other schools within our Trust
• Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided through Health Assured

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff and we particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students'/pupils' learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our team offering without these.

Please direct any questions to our Director of Sport, Dan Crouch [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11th October 2026 at midnight

Interviews to take place: w/c Monday 14th October 2026

Langley Park School for Boys is committed to the safeguarding of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate and other checks. Langley Park School for Boys is committed to equal opportunities.