Primary PE Instructor

Nelson Primary School; Metchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Sports Instructor to lead PE lessons, run after-school clubs and promote healthy, active lifestyles among pupils. The role requires experience delivering PE in a primary setting, strong behaviour management, and the ability to support children with varying needs.

You will work under school direction to deliver engaging activities and maintain a positive, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 sports qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience delivering sports coaching or PE in a primary school or similar setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills with ability to lead whole-class PE lessons independently during PPA time.
• Good understanding of the primary PE curriculum including planning, delivering and adapting engaging activities.
• Experience organising extracurricular sports clubs, competitions and activities encouraging participation.
• Ability to support children with additional needs including sensory circuits and small-group development interventions.
• Commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with ability to follow timetable, keep records and work with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Sound safeguarding, health and safety understanding and following school policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver primary PE lessons, including during teachers' PPA time.
• Organise and run extracurricular sports clubs and activities.
• Plan engaging, progressive PE sessions aligned to the curriculum.
• Support children with additional needs through targeted activities.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing across the school.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Sports coaching

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Level 3 sports qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Primary Sports Instructor who is passionate about physical education, children's wellbeing and encouraging all pupils to enjoy being active.

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant Level 3 sports qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience, with experience of delivering sports coaching or physical education in a primary school or similar setting.

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, with the confidence to lead whole-class PE lessons independently, including during teachers' PPA time, under appropriate school direction and supervision.

• A good understanding of the primary PE curriculum, including planning, delivering and adapting engaging, progressive and inclusive activities.

• Experience of organising and running extracurricular sports clubs, competitions and activities that encourage participation.

• The ability to support children with additional needs, including delivering sensory circuits and small-group physical development, fitness and coordination interventions.

• A commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, including physical activity, healthy eating and positive mental wellbeing.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to follow a structured timetable, maintain accurate records and work effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.

• A sound understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and the importance of following school policies and procedures.

• The ability to work independently, use initiative and respond flexibly to the changing demands of a busy primary school.

Just as importantly, we are looking for the right personality. Someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, builds positive relationships, brings energy and creativity to activities and has a good sense of humour. You should be resilient, adaptable and happy to work outdoors in all weathers.

We want someone who will make the most of our fantastic sporting facilities, encourage even our most reluctant pupils to participate and become a valued member of the Nelson team.