School Sports Coach / Activity Leader

Premier Education - Suffolk, Essex and Kent; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education organization is hiring School Sports Coaches in Colchester. The role involves leading engaging sports activities for children aged 4–11 during breakfast and after-school clubs. Ideal candidates must have a Level 2 NGB qualification, experience in coaching children, and a full UK driving license. The position offers pay between £10.00 to £12.21 per hour and includes training and career development opportunities, with flexible working hours available.

Benefits

Uniform provided

All equipment supplied

Funded training & qualifications

Paid holiday options

Qualifications

• Aged 18+ due to Ofsted/insurance requirement.
• Experience coaching or leading groups of children.
• Confident in behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging sports sessions for children aged 4–11.
• Create a safe and fun environment for children.
• Support breakfast and after-school care with activities.

Skills

Coaching children

Behaviour management

Activity planning

Education

Level 2 NGB sports qualification (or equivalent)

Qualification in teaching or childcare

Job description

Organisation Premier Education - Suffolk, Essex and Kent
Salary: £10.00 to £12.21 per hour
Location: Schools in the Colchester area
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 15 January 2026

Job Description
Love coaching kids but don’t want the unpredictability of supply work? We’re recruiting now for School Sports Coaches to start in January, delivering breakfast, lunchtime and after school clubs in local primary schools across the Ipswich area.

Hours: 20 hours/week | Split shifts | Breakfast, lunch & after‑school clubs | Monday to Friday | Term‑time + optional holiday work
જન્મ Pay: £10.00 – £12.21 per ցույց hour | Start ASAP

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading engaging, inclusive sports and activity sessions for children aged 4–11
• Creating a safe, positive environment where childrenKEEP can have fun and thrive
• Supporting breakfast and after‑school wrap‑around care with structured games and activities
• Optional: get involved in our holiday camps during school holidays

What we’re looking for:

• Aged 18+ (Ofsted/insurance requirement)
• A minimum of one Level 2 NGB sports qualification (or equivalent teaching/childcare qualification)
• Experience coaching or leading groups of children
• Confident in behaviour management and activity planning
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Valid (or willingness to obtain) enhanced DBS

Why join us?

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• Uniform provided – look professional and ready to go
• All equipment supplied
• Funded training & qualifications to support your career development
• Paid holiday and flexible contract options (term‑time or full‑year)

fútbol Recruitment Statement

Applicants must be UK nationals or have an existing right to work in the UK. We welcome tangible ations from all backgrounds and assess candidates solely on their skills, experience, and ability.

Premier Education Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; where appropriate, an enhanced DBS and other checks will be carried out in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Your personal data will be used and stored in accordance with UK data protection laws.