Mentoring Programme Manager & Head Coach

Ignite Sport & Physical Education Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive sports education organization is hiring an Ignite Mentoring Programme Manager and Head Coach in Bath. The candidate will have a background in mentoring and teaching, leading PE lessons and coaching in schools. The role offers a competitive salary of £28k – £31k, plus bonuses and benefits like hybrid working, annual leave, and a pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a key area in an ambitious organization committed to children's health and activity.

Benefits

4% company pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Social events

Free coaching clothing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience mentoring/coaching/teaching in schools.
• Full, clean driving licence and own transport required.
• Proficient in Microsoft MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the design, launch, co-ordination and delivery of pupil mentoring programme.
• Deliver outstanding PE lessons and sports coaching.
• Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Coaching qualification

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Level 2 National Governing Body coaching qualification or formal teaching qualification

Job description

Organisation Ignite Sport & Physical Education Limited
Salary £28,000 - £31,000 + on target bonus of circa £1.5k + annual pay review
Location Schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Greater Bristol, and Wiltshire
Contract type Permanent (Full time)
Closing date 26 January 2026
Interview date 2 February 2026

Job Description

Welcome to Ignite Sport. Thank you for your interest in joining Ignite Sport in the role of Ignite Mentoring Programme Manager and Head Coach. Through positive experiences of PE, sport and physical activity, Ignite Sport aims to engage and inspire as many children as possible to be active, healthy and fulfilled for life.

As Ignite Mentoring Programme Manager and Head Coach, you will lead on the design, launch, co‑ordination and delivery of Ignite Sport’s pupil mentoring programme, as well as delivering outstanding PE lessons and sports coaching at our partner schools.

I am looking for outstanding individuals who are compassionate and conscientious professionals. With a strong background in mentoring, sports coaching and/or teaching you will be excited and motivated by the opportunity to develop your career with a new and ambitious organisation.

This pack aims to introduce Ignite Sport, engage prospective candidates and provide clarity on the expectations of the role.

Ignite Sport’s services

Outstanding physical education, sport, physical activity and pupil mentoring. We offer a flexible service to meet the individual requirements and context of each partner school. Our provision includes PPA cover, staff CPD training, pupil mentoring, active breakfast clubs, lunch clubs, after‑school sports clubs and holiday sports camps.

We work closely with our partner schools, their PE leads and senior leaders to help embed movement and physical activity across the school day, develop a progressive and inclusive PE curriculum and to ensure that our clubs and holiday sports camps are accessible for all, especially the most disadvantaged. Our coaches are flexible and conscientious. They support with additional aspects of PE, such as intra‑ and inter‑school tournaments and sports days.

Our philosophy

At Ignite Sport we believe that high quality physical education, sport, and physical activity can elevate every child’s life, and that there is at least one sport/activity for each child.

With the first eleven years of a child’s life playing a critical role in shaping their interests, habits and attitudes towards physical activity and sport, our overarching aim is to develop every child’s physical literacy because active children are healthier, can concentrate for longer, are more resilient and are more likely to be happy.

We achieve this by creating learning and sporting environments that celebrate effort over ability, enable all participants to feel confident and safe, respected and trusted, and which foster positive self‑reflection and self‑worth.

The opportunity

I founded Ignite Sport in November 2024 following a 22‑year career in the education, sports coaching, and charity sectors. From September 2014 to September 2024, I designed, launched, built and directed Bristol Sport Foundation’s Forever Sport programme from a team of two to a team of over 50.

The Ignite Mentoring Programme Manager and Head Coach will be part of a small team working for an ambitious and forward‑thinking organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape and drive a critical area of the business whilst providing personalised interventions for children most in need of our support.

Within the fields of fitness, health, education, sport and physical activity, there is no ceiling to how Ignite Sport evolves or to who or what we deliver. I am looking for individuals who visualise being part of this exciting journey for the long haul.

Role description

• Programme manager – lead on the design, launch, co‑ordination and delivery of Ignite Sport’s pupil mentoring programme.
• Sports coach – deliver outstanding PE lessons and sports coaching sessions in our partner schools and within community settings.
• Mentor – through consistency, care and connection; improve the lives of children through the Ignite Mentoring programme.
• Relationship manager – build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders to gain trust & confidence quickly, and to influence positive outcomes.
• Business development – work closely with the Managing Director and the Operations Manager to identify and execute opportunities to improve, broaden and expand our provision.

Qualifications, skills and experience required

• Hold a minimum Level 2 National Governing Body coaching qualification or formal teaching qualification.
• A full, clean driving licence and own transport.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A minimum of two years experience mentoring/coaching/teaching in schools.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build successful relationships with participants, school staff, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent time management, business acumen, project management, and administration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Proactive, flexible and solution focused.
• Consistent and relentless in the pursuit of success.

Please note – as this role involves working with children, the successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS check and a self‑declaration form.

Contract details, salary and benefits

• Full‑time contract – Monday to Friday – 08:45 – 16:45 (these hours will vary slightly depending on the start and finish times of our partner schools).
• Start date – Monday, March 9th, 2026.
• £28k – £31k + on target bonus of circa £1.5k + annual pay review.
• 4% company pension contribution + 4% personal contribution.
• 25 days annual leave (including Christmas break) + bank holidays.
• 45p business mileage rate.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Termly team social events.
• Free coaching clothing.

Interviews and practical observations to be arranged weeks commencing January 26th and February 2nd.

What success will look like

• You and the rest of the Ignite Sport team feel motivated, respected and recognised.
• The children we support are happier, have a greater sense of self‑worth, improved self‑regulation, and higher attendance and attainment.
• Our partner schools – the children, staff, parents and the wider school community – are very happy with the service provided.
• Through a child‑centred approach, our clubs and camps are highly subscribed.
• By listening to our partner schools and recognising new business opportunities we achieve a sustainable P&L.
• Staff retention is high because the team have autonomy, a sense of belonging and feel competent in their roles.
• The Ignite Sport team is growing due to the quality of our services and the reputation we establish.
• We double the number of partner schools for the start of year two.