sports coach

Woolmer Hill School; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Primary School is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to raise PE profiles, cover PE lessons, and run breakfast, lunchtime, and after school clubs in Birmingham. You will work with the Trust Sports Lead to deliver high-quality lessons and promote inclusion and wellbeing through sport within a busy primary school.

The role requires experience in primary PE, knowledge of the national curriculum, and strong organisational and communication skills, plus a passion for engaging children in physical

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PE in a primary school setting.
• Solid knowledge of the primary PE National Curriculum.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience of inclusion within a mainstream setting.
• Ability to deliver a range of extracurricular sports activities.
• Understanding the needs of children and inspiring ongoing participation.
• Awareness of PE funding requirements and ability to record impact.

Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of PE and deliver high quality lessons.
• Cover PPA PE lessons and lead breakfast/lunchtime/after school clubs.
• Attend external sports competitions and residentials.
• Support teachers with delivering PE and collaborate with the Trust Sports Lead.
• Promote inclusion and wellbeing through activity.

Skills

PE teaching

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Inclusion

Extracurricular activities

Teamwork

Child engagement

Education

Level 2 NGB in multiple sports

BTEC or A Level PE

Level 3 qualification in PESS

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy / GCSEs 5c+

Job description

Sports Coach at Leigh Primary School

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• Job Reference EDV/2026/LPS/72576
• Location Leigh Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2YH
• Contract Type Permanent
• Contract Term Full-Time
• Salary Annually (FTE)Grade 3 - SCP 9-22
• Closing Date 9:00am, Thu 1st Oct, 2026
• Start Date ASAP
• Positions Available 1
• Interview Date(s) Tuesday 6th October 2026 - Time TBC

About this Role

We would like our newly appointed sports coach to raise the profile of PE, cover PPA PE lessons, attend external sports competitions/ residentials, support teachers with delivering high quality PE lessons and lead breakfast/lunchtime and after school clubs. The role will involve working co-operatively with the Trust Sports Lead, challenging and encouraging children to interact and engage in all activities, promoting inclusion and the benefits that physical activity has on wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has paid experience of teaching Physical Education in a primary school.
• Has a good working knowledge of the primary PE National Curriculum.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Has experience of inclusion within the mainstream setting.
• Can deliver a range of extracurricular sports activities.
• Understands the individual needs of children and can develop and inspire young people to become and stay involved in sport and physical activity.
• Aware of the PE, School Sport and Physical Activity funding requirements and can record impact statements on to the report
• Has experience in classroom management.
• Can communicate with children, parents and staff effectively.
• Is caring, fun, creative and inspiring
• Has a passion to ensure the very best for our children.
• Is available to work before and after school hours
• To lead/deliver after school clubs for our children

Qualifications

Essential:

• Level 2 NGB Qualification in more than one sport
• BTEC or A Level P.E
• Level 3 qualification in PESS
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or GCSEs grade 5/C and above

Desirable:

• HNC in Sport /HND in Sport /Sports degree
• First Aid

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• Has paid experience of teaching Physical Education in a primary school.
• Has a good working knowledge of the primary PE National Curriculum.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Has experience of inclusion within the mainstream setting.
• Can deliver a range of extracurricular sports activities.
• Understand the individual needs of children and can develop and inspire young people to become and stay involved in sport and physical activity.
• Aware of the PE, School Sport and Physical Activity funding requirements and can record impact statements on to the report
• Has experience in classroom management.
• Can communicate with children, parents and staff effectively.
• Is caring, fun, creative and inspiring
• Has a passion to ensure the very best for our children.
• Is available to work before and after school hours
• To lead/deliver after school clubs for our children

Qualifications

Essential:

• Level 2 NGB Qualification in more than one sport
• BTEC or A Level P.E
• Level 3 qualification in PESS
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or GCSEs grade 5/C and above

Desirable:

• HNC in Sport /HND in Sport /Sports degree
• First Aid