Sports Coach (Junior School)
Location: Maidenhead, SL6
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (8:30am - 5:30pm, flexibility required for fixtures)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start: September 2026
Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Sports Coach looking to inspire the next generation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive Junior School environment and play a key role in delivering engaging and high-quality sport for pupils.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Sports Coach (specialising in Netball, Hockey or Athletics) to join the PE department. You will deliver PE lessons, support games sessions, and run extra-curricular sports clubs, while also assisting with home and away fixtures.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will encourage a love of sport and physical activity, helping pupils develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment both on and off the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Coach a range of sports including netball, hockey, and athletics
- Deliver PE lessons and support games sessions
- Assist with extra-curricular sports clubs and team fixtures
- Support the organisation of inter-school competitions and sporting events
- Promote the benefits of sport for physical, mental, and social wellbeing
- Assist with planning and preparing lessons alongside colleagues
- Support school trips and residential activities where required
- Complete administrative tasks such as recording results and preparing team sheets
- Assist with celebrating sporting achievements through school communications and displays
- Ensure sports equipment is prepared, maintained, and stored correctly
- Support pupil supervision where required, including school transport duties
Person Specification
- Passionate about engaging Junior School pupils in sport and physical activity
- Experience coaching netball, hockey, athletics, or similar sports
- Qualified coach in a relevant sport or holds a sports-related degree
- Patient, enthusiastic, and able to inspire confidence in young people
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
- Flexible, proactive, and committed to contributing positively to school life
What We Offer
- Term-time only working
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a positive impact on pupils’ sporting experiences
- Competitive salary
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate pre-employment screening.
This role involves regulated activity with children. Candidates invited to interview should expect discussion around safeguarding and child welfare.
Other suitable skills: Sports Coach, PE Coach, School Sports Coach, Junior School Sports Coach, Netball Coach, Hockey Coach, Athletics Coach, Sports Instructor, PE Assistant, Primary School Sports Coach.
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