Sports Coach (Junior School)

Kent College, Canterbury; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to support children through their educational journey. The position offers a full-time, term-time role, focusing on nurturing physical development in an encouraging and high-standard setting. The ideal candidate will have relevant coaching qualifications and experience, ensuring the welfare of all pupils. Benefits include private healthcare, on-site parking, and meal provisions during term time.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Free lunch during term time

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and nurturing children's physical abilities.
• Ability to create engaging and supportive learning environments.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and support pupils through their school journey.
• Plan and deliver coaching sessions tailored to pupils’ needs.
• Foster an environment that encourages achievement and personal growth.

Skills

Sports coaching

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Education

Relevant coaching qualifications

Job description

Employer: Kent College, Canterbury. Location: Canterbury, Kent. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: Full Time, Term Time. Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Kent College Junior School provides the perfect environment for children to learn and develop in exceptional surroundings with outstanding facilities. As a Sports Coach, you will nurture and support pupils through their school journey, ensuring every child has an amazing experience and achieves their full potential.

Job Overview

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the center of London by train. The Junior School (from Nursery to year 6) has some 200 children and is set on an idyllic 14-acre campus.

Why Choose Us

This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring, and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. Children follow individualised programs that recognise that all children flourish at different rates and in response to different challenges.

The Position

The role is up to full time, term time only (35 weeks per year). Please see the attached job description for more information.

We offer private healthcare with Benenden, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, and more.

Closing Date

Closing date: 17th October 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.

Safeguarding Statement

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process.

• We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
• We particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.