Sports Coach

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Academy in Rugby is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach & Tutor to inspire and support students with autism and emotional needs. This full-time role includes coaching and overseeing a tutor group, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment focused on individual growth.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, dedicated, and excellent role models.
• Motivated to work in a setting committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with learners from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.
• Responsible for a small tutor group.
• Contribute to enhancing the school experience.

Skills

Reliability

Commitment

Caring

Trustworthiness

Motivation

Job description

Sports Coach & Tutor (September 2025 Start)

Reference No(s): QA SC 062025

FTE Salary: C24 – D28; FTE 26228.16 – 29158.39, Actual 22434 – 24940.34

Hours: Full Time, TTO

Location: Quest Academy, Rugby

Interviews: Thursday 10^th July 2025

Be part of a team that is passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of pupils and their families in an innovative academy in Rugby, for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional, and mental health needs.

About Us

In September 2019, MacIntyre Academies Trust opened a new, state-of-the-art Academy in Rugby for children and young people aged 7 to 17 with social, emotional, and mental health needs and/or autism. The academy features specialist facilities such as a sensory room, therapy room, immersive classroom, soft play, recording studio, and photography suite. We pride ourselves on our holistic curriculum, which includes blended therapy in the classroom. Our community-focused approach includes a café for parents and displays of student work available for purchase.

Initially located in Nuneaton with 30 pupils in 2017, the school has grown to 97 pupils. MacIntyre Academies, sponsored by MacIntyre Charity, has a 50-year reputation for high-quality, person-centred education.

Our Mission and Environment

At Quest Academy, we provide a nurturing, inclusive environment for learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and SEMH difficulties, aged 7 to 19 (with transition at 16). We are dedicated to nurturing individuals, celebrating their uniqueness, and unlocking their potential, with a focus on readiness for adulthood.

We aim to create a supportive community where every individual feels safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our environment fosters authenticity, creativity, resilience, and growth, enabling learners to thrive.

Role Overview

The Principal seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Sports Coach who will also have responsibility for a small tutor group, working with learners from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to enhancing the school experience. Candidates should be reliable, committed, caring, trustworthy, and excellent role models, motivated to work in a setting committed to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Quest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Principal encourages candidates to visit Quest Academy.
School visits can be arranged via email to [e-mail]