Sports Coach & Football Academy Lead (Primary School)

HARRIS FEDERATION; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Grays is seeking a Sports Coach to support children in PE lessons and lead the EA Legacy Football Academy. You will be responsible for conducting specialized football sessions and overseeing the selection process for talented students. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience working with young people in educational settings. This is a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary of £24,060 annually for 37.5 hours a week, offered until December 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Pension scheme with contributions

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

Responsibilities

• Leading specialised football sessions for KS1 and KS2 children.
• Helping with sports fixtures and events like sports days.
• Supervising and supporting identified children in class.

Skills

Experience in education or training environment

Ability to establish positive relationships

Managing own workload

Education

Degree or equivalent qualifications

Job description

A leading educational institution in Grays is seeking a Sports Coach to support children in PE lessons and lead the EA Legacy Football Academy. You will be responsible for conducting specialized football sessions and overseeing the selection process for talented students. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience working with young people in educational settings. This is a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary of £24,060 annually for 37.5 hours a week, offered until December 2026.