Sports Coach - Primary School. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning seeks two full-time Sports Coaches for a primary academy in Hyde, Greater Manchester. These permanent roles involve delivering high-quality PE lessons, planning engaging sports activities, and promoting a healthy lifestyle among pupils. The ideal candidates will possess relevant educational qualifications, a passion for sport, and experience working with children.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)

Ongoing professional support throughout your role

Qualifications

• Strong background in sport through playing, coaching, or teaching.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Proactive and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured PE lessons following the school's Schemes of Work.
• Plan and lead engaging sports activities across all year groups.
• Support school events such as sports days and competitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for sport

Education

Degree in Sports Science or Physical Education

Nationally recognised coaching qualifications

Job description

Sports Coaches - Primary School (Permanent Roles)
Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester
Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2025
Employer: Empowering Learning

Empowering Learning are working in partnership with a thriving primary academy in Hyde to recruit two full-time Sports Coaches to deliver high-quality PE and sport across the full primary phase, from Nursery to Year 6.

These are permanent positions, and the successful candidates will work together as a team to inspire and engage pupils in physical education, helping to promote a healthy, active lifestyle and instil a lifelong love of sport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured PE lessons following the school's Schemes of Work.

• Plan and lead engaging sports activities across all year groups.

• Support school events such as sports days, competitions, and extracurricular clubs.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure PE provision meets the needs of all pupils.

• Act as a positive role model, promoting teamwork, respect, and resilience.

Requirements:

• A strong background in sport - either through playing, coaching, or teaching.

• A relevant degree (e.g., Sports Science, Physical Education) or nationally recognised coaching qualifications.

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-focused attitude.

• A passion for helping young people succeed through sport.

Why Join Us?

• Join a welcoming, supportive academy with a clear vision for PE and sport.

• Be part of a committed team making a lasting impact on children's wellbeing and development.

• Work with Empowering Learning - a trusted education recruitment partner offering:

  • Competitive annual salary

  • Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)

  • Ongoing professional support throughout your role

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.