Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist)

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Walsall is seeking a Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist) to deliver coaching sessions and support fixtures. The ideal candidate will have experience in sports coaching or play at a high level. Responsibilities include implementing sessions and working with the PE team. This casual role offers a pay rate of £19.32 per hour plus holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a sports coaching role or played sports at a high club level.
• Experience within a school context is desirable.
• Flexibility in approach and use of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Implement programmed sessions with students in PE.
• Provide extra-curricular coaching sessions.
• Work constructively as part of the PE team.

Skills

Sports coaching experience

Ability to communicate effectively

Initiative and calmness under pressure

Numeracy and literacy skills

Familiarity with ICT

Job description

Sports Coach (Hockey Specialist)
Location: Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall
Salary: £19.32 per hour (plus £2.33 holiday pay)
Role type: Casual (as and when required)

Overview

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 support fixtures, under the guidance of the Head of PE.

Responsibilities

• Implement programmed sessions with students in the activity spaces of the PE department.
• Provide extra‑curricular coaching sessions including games afternoons and support fixtures.
• Work constructively as part of the PE team, understanding roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Application Process

Contact Mrs. Nicole Turner by email at [e-mail] for more information. Applications must be made using the recruitment portal on the vacancies page of our website and should demonstrate how your experience and expertise match the requirements of the job description and person specification. Read the information pack, also available on the job listing.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025. Interviews: W/C 17th November 2025.

Safeguarding & Vetting

Queen Mary’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).

Queen Mary’s Grammar School is an invigorating and rewarding place to work: the students are engaged and committed to study, and the staff are intelligent, friendly and forward looking.