Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist)

Teaching Vacancies; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Walsall is seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist) to join their PE team. The role involves delivering extra-curricular coaching sessions, accompanying fixtures, and implementing sessions with students. Ideal candidates should have sports coaching experience or played at a high club level and have the ability to work flexibly and under pressure. The position offers £19.32 per hour plus holiday pay, with a focus on collaboration and support within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sports coaching role or have played sport to a high club level.
• Some experience of working within a school context is desirable.
• Flexible, able to use initiative and stay calm under pressure.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, ICT familiarity.
• Ability to interact with colleagues and students in an appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver extra-curricular coaching sessions including Games afternoons.
• Accompany fixtures as required.
• Implement programmed sessions with students.
• Work as part of the PE team, understanding roles and responsibilities.

Skills

Sports coaching experience

Ability to work under pressure

Good numeracy and literacy skills

ICT familiarity

Job description

Overview

Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist) NJC SCP 26 £19.32 per hour (plus £2.33 holiday pay). Casual role (as and when required).

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall is an invigorating and rewarding place to work. The students are engaged and committed to study; the staff are intelligent, friendly and forward looking. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated Sports Coach to join our collaborative and supportive PE team. The ideal candidate will deliver extra-curricular coaching sessions including Games afternoons and accompany fixtures under the guidance of the Head of PE. Successful candidates will implement programmed sessions with students in the activity spaces of the PE department and work constructively as part of the PE team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver extra-curricular coaching sessions (including Games afternoons).
• Accompany fixtures as required.
• Implement programmed sessions with students in the PE department’s activity spaces.
• Work as part of the PE team, understanding roles, responsibilities and your position within the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a sports coaching role or have played sport to a high club level (at least).
• Some experience of working within a school context is desirable.
• Flexible, able to use initiative and stay calm under pressure or during unexpected circumstances.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills, familiarity with ICT, and the ability to support learning.
• Ability to interact with colleagues and students in an appropriate manner.

How to Apply and Contact

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Simran Sahota (Executive Assistant) by emailing [e-mail].

Applications should be made using the recruitment portal on the vacancies page of our website and should set out how your experience and expertise match the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please read the information pack, which is also available on the job listing.

Important Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 5 October 2025

Interviews: W/C 6 October 2025

Safeguarding

Queen Mary’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.