Sports Coach

The Independent Schools Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Worcester is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to inspire and engage young learners through sport. The successful candidate will deliver exciting coaching sessions that promote physical activity and teamwork, and will work within a supportive environment focused on safeguarding and inclusivity. Candidates with experience in coaching netball or hockey will be especially welcomed. This part-time role is set for a fixed term of one year starting September 2025.

Benefits

Access to outstanding sports facilities

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Yoga classes

Generous fee remission for children

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching netball or hockey is preferred.
• Ability to inspire young learners and promote healthy habits.
• Prior involvement in sports or physical education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate coaching sessions across various sports.
• Foster teamwork, physical activity, and confidence among pupils.
• Maintain child safeguarding and welfare standards.

Skills

Coaching

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Coaching Qualifications

Job description

We are seeking a Sports Coach to join the team at King’s St Alban’s Prep School, Worcester, on a fixed term basis for one year, from September 2025.

If you thrive on inspiring young learners through sport, have the ability to foster a love for physical activity, whilst promoting healthy habits, teamwork and confidence, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of our dedicated staff, our sports coaches deliver engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions across a range of sports, helping pupils develop fundamental skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Whilst we welcome applications from people from a range of sporting backgrounds, we especially welcome those with previous experience in playing and/or coaching netball or hockey.

Hours of work:

• Part-time
• Three afternoon sessions per week; flexibility may be required around very occasional weekend fixtures.
• Term time only
• Fixed term for one year, from September 2025.

There may also be an opportunity for additional hours coaching at the Senior School.

Please specify in your application which specialisms you hold with reference to your playing and coaching experience, as well as any coaching qualifications that you hold.

Safeguarding responsibilities of the successful candidate

Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could be happening here and probably is” as far as safeguarding is concerned and should always act in the best interest of the child.

All staff are expected to actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils. As this post involves significant contact with children and the postholder will be responsible for children, they will be considered to be in regulated activity and must report any concerns in a timely manner.

All staff must also attend annual safeguarding training and have proper regard for the School’s safeguarding policy and procedures.

How to apply

To apply, please read the applicant information pack and complete the TES online application form which can be found by following this link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/sports-coach-worcestershire-2227718

When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.

Enquiries about the role are welcomed and can be sent to the HR Team at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 23rd June 2025

The King's Foundation

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you...

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
• A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.
• Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
• Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
• Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
• Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• Free Yoga classes.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.