Sports Coach

STEP Academy Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Perkbox discount scheme

Benenden private health care

Free school lunch when working in the?

Job summary

Turnham Academy, in partnership with STEP Academy Trust, is seeking a proactive PE and Sports Coach to deliver engaging physical activities for primary school pupils. You will work within a supportive team to foster a positive, inclusive school culture and support change while promoting young people’s physical development.

Applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding vetting. The school welcomes visits and promotes equal opportunities for all suitably qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering a range of physical activities to primary school pupils.

Skills

PE & Sports Coaching

Teamwork

Vision & Energy

Primary-age Activities

Job description

Job Description

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

We are looking to appoint a sports coach at Turnham Academy. Our school celebrates the diversity of our school community. We welcome visits to our school.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic PE and Sports Coach;
• Be passionate about working with children and as part of a team;
• Have vision and energy and be able to support change;
• Have experience of delivering a range of physical activities to young people of primary school age.

We Can Offer You

• A dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• Excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• Membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• Subsided private health care with Benenden;
• A free school lunch when working in school;
• A friendly and welcoming working environment.

The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post and can be found on our website. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 19th November 2026

Interview date: 26th November 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.