Sports Coach HLTA

HARRIS FEDERATION; Chadwell St Mary; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in Chadwell St Mary is seeking to employ a Physical Education Teacher to deliver high-quality PE sessions for primary-age children, including those with SEN. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in sport coaching, along with a strong understanding of the PE National Curriculum. A competitive salary of £27,354.43 to £28,575.22 is offered, with additional benefits for dedicated candidates in an inclusive and supportive school environment.

Benefits

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged 5 to 11 in a school environment.
• Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport.
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport.

Responsibilities

• Teaching the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics.
• Planning and delivering CPD lessons and extra-curricular sessions.
• Maintaining and returning equipment associated with PE sessions.

Skills

Teaching primary-age children

SEN support

Sport coaching

Communication with external agencies

Education

GCSE in English and Maths - Grade C or above

UKCC Level 2 Qualified in any sport

HLTA qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teaching primary-age children, including those with SEN, the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics.
• Planning, preparing, delivering and assessing a range of CPD lessons, PPA cover, extra‑curricular club sessions and other related programmes, all designed to enhance the school's PE and sporting culture.
• Ensuring all equipment associated with the PE session is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned on completion of the PE session.
• Establishing constructive relationships and communicating with external agencies as required.
• Leading agreed enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C or above.
• UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or appropriate equivalent qualification.
• HLTA qualification.
• Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment.
• Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport.
• The ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport.

About the School

We are a 3 form entry primary school from Reception to Year 6, which also includes a 52 place Nursery. Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (HPACH) is a successful academy that was judged outstanding in every category in our March 2025 Ofsted inspection.

We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Mayflower and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other Academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: “Excellence, Every child, Every day.” Our Core values of Community, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Kindness underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults, as well as children and staff, model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy. Our team are committed to every child, and aim to develop confident and creative learners who leave the academy ready for secondary and the world ahead of them. We proudly celebrate our children's diversity and achievements, from both school and at home. Whether they are learning English and Maths, Latin or Mandarin, competing in sports, or discussing their dream occupations, we do whatever it takes to ensure our pupils gain the confidence to aspire and flourish in life. At HPACH we work tirelessly to make sure that every child comes to recognise their own potential. As a result of the exceptional practice at our academy every single day, our children achieve outstanding outcomes each year and we are incredibly proud of them. Alongside academic achievement, we want our academy to be a safe and caring space for children who are excited and happy to come to school every day to learn, grow and develop.

We offer many opportunities for our parents and the local community to share in our students learning and encourage our parents to attend academy events. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Salary & Benefits

The actual salary for this role will be £27,354.43‑£28,575.22 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). We will also consider applications for four days per week (actual salary £21,883.54‑£22,860.18). This role is initially offered as a fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role for the right candidate after 12 months. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.