Primary School PE Coach

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a confident PE Coach/HLTA for a primary school in Manchester (M9). The role starts September 2026, term-time only, full-time hours with flexibility for fixtures and after-school activities.

You will deliver PE across the school using a detailed scheme, plan and assess lessons, run after-school clubs, supporting teams at fixtures and promoting health and fitness. Essential: Level 3 coaching, 2 years experience with children, DBS check, and ability to cover occasional

Qualifications

• Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above.
• At least 2 years' experience supporting the development of sport/physical activity with children.
• Experience working with children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Knowledge of coaching across a range of sports.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to attend extracurricular activities and sporting fixtures where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE across the school following a detailed existing PE scheme which includes resources and videos to support planning and subject knowledge.
• Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate PE lessons.
• Support active playtime provision.
• Develop and deliver extracurricular sports activities.
• Run after-school sports clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00pm.
• Support pupils at sporting fixtures, including occasional changes to working hours where required.
• Organising and supporting the school's Sports Day.
• Promoting physical activity, health and fitness across the school.
• Supporting health, nurture and mentoring interventions.
• Building relationships with local schools and helping organise sporting fixtures.
• Managing PE equipment and resources.Providing occasional lesson cover where required.

Skills

Sport coaching

PE delivery

Relationship building

Independent working

Education

Level 3 sports/coaching qualification

GCSE English/Maths/Science

ACEs experience

Job description

Location: Manchester, M9

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Term-time only

Hours: Full-time, with some flexibility required for fixtures and extracurricular activities

Are you an experienced PE Coach, Sports Coach, HLTA or PE specialist looking for an exciting opportunity within a primary school?

I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic school in Manchester (M9) who are looking for a confident and enthusiastic PE Coach / HLTA to take responsibility for PE and sporting activity across the school from September.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about sport and wants to make a real impact on children's physical development, confidence and wellbeing.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering PE across the school, following a detailed existing PE scheme which includes resources and videos to support planning and subject knowledge.

Alongside delivering PE lessons, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating PE lessons.
• Supporting active playtime provision.
• Developing and delivering extracurricular sports activities.
• Running after-school sports clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00pm.
• Supporting pupils at sporting fixtures, including occasional changes to working hours where required.
• Organising and supporting the school's Sports Day.
• Promoting physical activity, health and fitness across the school.
• Supporting health, nurture and mentoring interventions.
• Building relationships with local schools and helping organise sporting fixtures.
• Managing PE equipment and resources.Providing occasional lesson cover where required.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about sport and physical activity.
• Confident delivering PE across different year groups.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Confident building strong relationships with children.
• Comfortable supporting children with a range of behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Able to see behaviour as communication and take a nurturing, relationship-based approach.
• A strong team player who is happy to get involved across the wider school.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above.
• At least 2 years' experience supporting the development of sport/physical activity with children.
• Experience working with children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Knowledge of coaching across a range of sports.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to attend extracurricular activities and sporting fixtures where required.

Desirable

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or above.
• First Aid qualification.
• Previous experience working within a school.
• Previous experience delivering PE lessons.

Working Pattern

The role is term-time only and includes:

• Monday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Tuesday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Wednesday: Staff training until 4:30pm
• Thursday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Friday: 2:00pm finish
• There may also be occasional flexibility required around sporting fixtures and school events.

All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.