Sports Coach or PE Teacher

The King's Foundation; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Worcester is looking for an inspiring Sports Coach or PE Teacher specializing in Netball. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-standard coaching sessions and the ability to teach another sport like Athletics, Cricket or Hockey. This part-time role requires candidates to work approximately 16 hours per week, starting January 2026, with a supportive environment and access to outstanding facilities. A competitive salary and other academic benefits are offered which promote inclusive values.

Benefits

Outstanding facilities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Chance to inspire young athletes

A competitive salary

Access to a pension scheme

Fee remission for employees' children

Career development support

Access to sports facilities

Private medical insurance options

Free lunch, hot drinks, and snacks

Access to library resources

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Yoga classes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Netball coaching or teaching qualification required.
• Ability to deliver other sports like Athletics, Hockey or Cricket.
• Knowledge and experience in player development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging coaching sessions to motivate pupils.
• Work as part of the PE Department team.
• Inspire young athletes at various skill levels.

Skills

Netball coaching or teaching qualification

Ability to deliver Athletics, Hockey or Cricket

Knowledge of player development

Effective communication skills

Experience with high level performers

Job description

The King's School, Worcester is seeking to appoint an inspirational Sports Coach or PE Teacher, ideally with a Netball specialism. Applicants should be able to deliver Netball to a high standard and have the ability to offer another sport, ideally Athletics, Cricket or Hockey, also to a high standard. In order to provide our pupils with a well‑rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King's Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.

Responsibilities

As part of our dedicated PE Department team, the successful candidate will deliver engaging coaching sessions, sharing their passion for the sports and motivating pupils of all abilities to achieve at high levels.

Qualifications

• Netball coaching or teaching qualification
• The ability to deliver Athletics, Hockey or Cricket
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of player development
• Ability to communicate effectively and with professionalism with staff, pupils, parents, and other stakeholders at all times
• History of working with high level performers would be beneficial.

Working pattern and contract

In the region of 16 hours per week, or 0.2 to 0.5 of a part‑time teaching role, comprised of Games afternoons and including Saturdays. Fixed term commencing January 2026 and running until the end of the Summer term 2026, with the possibility of extending into the 2026/27 academic year for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Outstanding facilities and a top‑ranking sporting programme
• Supportive, inclusive environment
• Chance to shape and inspire young athletes achieving at elite and grassroots levels
• Wide range of staff benefits (details below).
• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
• A highly successful, well‑resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King's Foundation (pro‑rata for part‑time staff), following two years of service.
• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King's.
• Access to the school's outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
• Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
• Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
• Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free Yoga classes.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.