Sports Coach

Gladstone Primary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Peterborough is looking for a passionate Sports Coach to enhance physical education and support young learners. In this role, you will assist in delivering effective PE and sports activities, promoting sports in primary education, and aiding student transitions to secondary education. Candidates should love working with children and have experience in coaching. This position is part of a supportive community focused on transforming lives through education.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young learners and fostering a positive environment.
• Ability to deliver high quality, effective PE coaching.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sports Premium Coordinator for PE activities.
• Raise the profile of sports within primary education.
• Assist students in transitioning to secondary education.

Job description

Sports Coach

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 27.83 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:40am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:40am - 4:10pm

Salary: Pathway 3, Points 9-13, £17,554.73 - £18,720.58 (FTE £27,254 - £29,064) per annum

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date: 7th October 2025

Start date: 3rd November 2025

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?

Do you have a knack for supporting young learners and fostering a positive environment?

If so, we would welcome you to apply to be a Sports Coach at Gladstone Primary Academy

Your role:

As a Sports Coach at Gladstone Primary Academy, you will play a crucial role in helping pupils achieve their full potential through the delivery of activities to support the Primary Sport Premium grant. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Sports Premium Coordinator to deliver high quality, effective PE through coaching and clubs for groups of children across the Trust. You will be involved in raising the profile of sports within primary education, and supporting students with the transition to secondary education.

About us:

At Gladstone Primary Academy, you'll be part of a warm, dedicated team with a strong sense of community and purpose. Our academy is a place where diversity is celebrated, ideas are shared, and every team member is empowered to make a lasting impact. You'll have the opportunity to shape the operational excellence of our school, supported by ongoing training and development within a growing, values-led Trust. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a real impact every day.

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!

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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