Sports Coach

Bentley West Primary School; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley West Primary School is seeking an experienced Sports Coach to deliver high-quality PE, school sport and activity programs. The role involves raising PE profile, leading clubs and supporting staff to engage all children in active learning.

The successful candidate will work 36.5 hours weekly during term time, with duties before and after school. Experience in primary PE and knowledge of the national curriculum are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE in a primary school.
• Knowledge of the primary PE National Curriculum.
• Ability to deliver inclusive activities.
• Experience leading school sport and clubs.
• Ability to manage classroom and communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of PE and school sport within the curriculum.
• Cover PPA PE lessons and attend external competitions/residentials.
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality PE lessons.
• Lead breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs.
• Collaborate with Trust Sports Lead to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

Skills

Multi-sport coaching

Extracurricular leadership

Education

NGB Level 2

BTEC or A Level PE

Level 3 PESS

GCSEs 5/C

Job description

Bentley West Primary School Sports Coach Vacancy

Bentley West Primary School part of Leigh Trust:

Monmouth Road, Bentley, Walsall, WS2 0EQ

36.5 hours per week, Term Time only

Birmingham Council Grade 3 - SCP 9-22 (£27,254-£33,699 Pro-Rata)

Required to start September 2026 or as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an experienced Sports Coach who will have an important role in delivering high quality PE, school sport and physical activity. It is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, creative and committed individual to join our happy, vibrant and skillful team.

We would like our newly appointed sports coach to raise the profile of PE, cover PPA PE lessons, attend external sports competitions/ residentials, support teachers with delivering high quality PE lessons, lead breakfast /lunchtime and after school clubs. The role will involve working co-operatively with the Trust Sports Lead, challenging and encouraging children to interact and engage in all activities, promoting inclusion and the benefits that physical activity has on wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least two years’ paid experience of teaching Physical Education in a primary school.
• Has a good working knowledge of the primary PE National Curriculum.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Has experience of inclusion within the mainstream setting.
• Can deliver a range of extracurricular sports activities.
• Understands the individual needs of children and can develop and inspire young people to become and stay involved in sport and physical activity.
• Aware of the PE, School Sport and Physical Activity funding requirements and can record impact statements on to the report
• Has experience in classroom management.
• Can communicate with children, parents and staff effectively.
• Is caring, fun, creative and inspiring
• Has a passion to ensure the very best for our children.
• Is available to work before and after school hours
• To lead/deliver after school clubs for our children

Qualifications

Essential:

• Level 2 NGB Qualification in more than one sport
• BTEC or A Level P.E
• Level 3 qualification in PESS
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or GCSEs grade 5/C and above

Desirable:

• HNC in Sport /HND in Sport /Sports degree
• First Aid

Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

Short-listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Immigration Act

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing date; Midnight on Sunday 27th Septmeber 2026

Shortlisting date; w/c 28th September 2026

Interviews; Shortly afterwards