Gateway Primary Free School: Sports Coach

The Gateway Primary Free School; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff well-being programme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Long service awards

State of the art facilities

Paid My Day

Excellent career development

2 week October half term break

Central support team

Holiday clubs teaching

Subsidised holiday provision

Gateway Fitness Suite

Staff Nursery

Job summary

The Gateway Primary Free School in Tilbury is seeking a Sports Coach to deliver high-quality PE and sports programmes for Key Stage 1 and 2. You will join a supportive team that values professional development and provides a clear pathway for impact.

The role runs 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday, on a permanent contract, with term-time working options. Start date ASAP and closing date 5 October 2026. Salary range £24,921–£38,014 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality PE and sport programmes to primary pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PE and sports programmes to KS1 and KS2.
• Contribute to school-wide physical education initiatives and events.

Skills

Sports coaching

PE delivery

KS1/KS2

Job description

Sports Coach

GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School

Salary:UQ1 £24,921 - UQ6 £38,014

Working Pattern: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time only.- Talk to us about flexible working

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date:5th October2026 at Midday

Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

As a Sports Coach, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality PE and sports programmes to Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. You will work within a supportive environment that values professional development and offers a clear pathway for impact.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKl4MgwJUmA

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric car scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.