Sports Coach

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services firm in Wakefield is seeking a Primary Sports Coach to inspire and motivate children through sports. The role involves leading PE lessons, running activities during breaks, and supporting pupils' development. Candidates should have experience in coaching kids and a sports qualification. The position offers weekly PAYE pay, free training, and support from local consultants.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD training

Local consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience coaching kids in schools, clubs, or community groups.
• Ability to keep kids engaged, active, and smiling.
• Confidence in managing behaviour with kindness.

Responsibilities

• Lead PE lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Run active games and structured activities during breaks.
• Support pupils in building motor skills and confidence.
• Assist in the classroom when necessary.

Skills

Coaching kids

Engagement and motivation

Behaviour management

Education

Sports coaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Primary Sports Coach
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £85–£100 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if you’re ready to go)

Got energy to burn and a way with kids? This Wakefield school’s after a Sports Coach who can inspire, motivate, and keep things moving—rain or shine.

We’re working with a brilliant primary school in Wakefield that’s on the lookout for someone who lives and breathes sport, but knows how to keep it inclusive, fun, and structured. You don’t need to be a Premier League coach—just someone who’s passionate, positive, and gets the best out of every child, whether they’re footy mad or still learning to catch.

The role includes:

• Leading PE lessons across KS1 and KS2 (planning provided)

• Running active games and structured activities at break and lunch

• Supporting pupils with motor skills and confidence building

• Helping out in the classroom when needed—teamwork makes the dream work

This job’ll suit someone who:

• Has experience coaching kids (in schools, clubs, or community groups)

• Can keep kids engaged, active, and smiling—even on soggy Tuesdays

• Knows how to manage behaviour with confidence and kindness

• Loves being part of a school team and mucking in where needed

Got a sports coaching qualification or experience in schools? Even better.

What you’ll get with Protocol:

• Weekly pay through PAYE—none of that umbrella palaver

• Free CPD including behaviour and safeguarding training

• Support from a local consultant who’ll actually pick up the phone

• Proper roles in schools that’ll really appreciate what you bring

Fancy putting your skills to good use? Apply today or give us a shout—we’ll get you sorted sharpish.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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