Sports Coach

Alleyn's School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, London, is seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach to join the Sports Department on a two-term fixed-term contract. The role runs from Thursday 7 January 2027 to Thursday 8 July 2027, or 7 January to 8 July 2027 as stated.

The position is full-time, term-time only, 35 hours per week, coaching across a range of activities with pupils across the Junior School. The successful candidate will work across football, hockey, netball, cricket, swimming, tennis, gymnastics and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching across multiple sports.
• Ability to coach confidently across football, hockey, netball, cricket, swimming, tennis, gymnastics and athletics.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare; enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Coach pupils across the full Junior School age range.
• Contribute to a broad and vibrant sports curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Sports Department to foster a lifelong love of sport in young people.

Job description

Full-time, term-time only · Dulwich, London · From 7 January 2027 to 8 July 2027

Alleyn’s Oakfield is seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach to join our Sports Department on a two-term fixed-term contract, running from Thursday 7 January 2027 to Thursday 8 July 2027.

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for sport, strong practical knowledge, and the ability to coach confidently across a range of activities, including football, hockey, netball, cricket, swimming, tennis, gymnastics and athletics. The successful candidate will work with pupils across the full Junior School age range and contribute to a broad and vibrant sports curriculum.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience across multiple sports; relevant previous coaching experience would be a particular advantage. Above all, we are looking for someone who will contribute positively to our collaborative and energetic department and who is committed to fostering a lifelong love of sport in young people.

Hours: This is a full-time, term-time only role of 35 hours per week:

• Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8:45am to 4:45pm
• Wednesday and Thursday: 9:15am to 5:15pm

Each day includes a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026

Alleyn's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position. However, we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.