Sports Coach

Thomas Deacon Education Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to deliver high-quality physical education across Key Stage 2. The ideal candidate will have a sports-related qualification and strong coaching experience. Responsibilities include planning engaging activities and leading after-school clubs. A driving license is essential as the role involves working across multiple sites. Join a supportive team committed to transforming lives through education and fostering a love of physical activity among students.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Impactful work environment

Qualifications

• Must have a sports-related qualification.
• Experience in coaching children effectively.
• Ability to inspire and motivate children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PE across Key Stage 2.
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging physical activities.
• Lead after-school clubs and support sports days.

Skills

Sports-related qualification

Strong coaching experience

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Driving license

Job description

Sports Coach

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 36.25 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)
• Working pattern: 8:40am - 4:30pm Mon - Thurs, 8:40am – 4:05pm on Friday
• Salary: Pathway 3, £22,865 – £24,384 per annum (FTE £27,254 – £29,064)
• Site: Gladstone Primary Academy
• Closing date: 9am on Friday 9th January
• Start date: ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Your role

As our Sports Coach, you’ll deliver high‑quality PE across Key Stage 2 and beyond, working closely with our Sports Premium Coordinator and colleagues across the Thomas Deacon Education Trust. You’ll plan, deliver, and assess engaging physical activities, from games and gymnastics to athletics and outdoor adventures, while leading after‑school clubs and supporting sports days. You’ll also play a key role in raising the profile of sport across our academies.

We’re looking for someone with a sports‑related qualification, strong coaching experience, and the ability to inspire and motivate children. You’ll need excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a genuine passion for helping every child enjoy and succeed in sport. A full driving licence is essential, as you’ll work across multiple sites.

Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils.

About us

At Gladstone Primary Academy, you’ll be part of a welcoming, multicultural school where every child matters. You’ll enjoy:

• Professional growth through collaboration with a network of schools in TDET.
• A supportive team culture where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• The chance to shape young lives, fostering confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of physical activity.

This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in an environment that champions growth, perseverance, and aspiration.

Why work for us?

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to “working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits.

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well‑prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

Thomas Deacon Education Trust

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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