Sports Coach

Teach Now; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency is looking for a dynamic Sports Coach to join a vibrant primary school in Central Walthamstow. The position involves delivering high-quality PE lessons across all year groups, fostering teamwork and enthusiasm for fitness. Ideal candidates will have a strong coaching background and experience in a school setting. The role emphasizes inclusivity and aims to inspire young learners as part of a committed team.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a school setting required.
• Must be confident in planning and leading sessions independently.
• No formal teaching qualification required, but relevant experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, structured PE lessons across all primary year groups.
• Plan risk assessments for sporting events.
• Encourage teamwork, resilience, and a love for fitness.

Skills

Strong PE coaching background

Excellent communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Ability to plan and deliver sessions

Commitment to inclusivity

Job description

Teach Now is thrilled to be recruiting a dynamic and motivated Sports Coach for a popular, culturally diverse primary school in Central Walthamstow. This is a fantastic full‑time opportunity to inspire pupils across all year groups, delivering high‑quality PE lessons in a school known for its excellent behaviour, strong community ethos and commitment to holistic child development.

About the School

With over 400 learners on roll—including a Special Resourced Provision for children with autism and global delay—this modern two‑storey school is a vibrant and inclusive setting. Year groups benefit from dedicated learning spaces, along with specialist facilities such as an IT Suite, Music Studio, Practical Room and Art Studio. Children are happy, engaged and enthusiastic, and staff work together to create a nurturing, safe and enriching environment.

About the Role

As the school’s Sports Coach, you will deliver engaging, structured PE lessons that encourage teamwork, resilience and a love for fitness. You’ll work across all primary year groups and must be confident planning and leading sessions independently. While QTS is not required, school‑based experience is essential.

Teaching Areas

• Dance
• Gymnastics (including safe equipment set up and modelling)
• Net and ball games
• Striking and fielding games
• Orienteering and outdoor activities

You may also help plan risk assessments for sporting events such as football or netball matches held during or after the school day.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong PE coaching background with experience teaching in a school setting
• Ability to plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging sessions
• Confident, organised and enthusiastic practitioner with high expectations
• Positive role model with excellent communication and behaviour‑management skills
• Commitment to supporting inclusivity and the wellbeing of all pupils

Join a school where sport, community and opportunity go hand in hand—become a key part of a team shaping confident, active and inspired young learners!

Application Process

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.