At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead PE lessons, run sports clubs, and promote healthy lifestyles in a vibrant primary school.
- Company: Aspire People, dedicated to enhancing pupil wellbeing through sport and physical activity.
- Benefits: Potential for a permanent contract, flexible hours, and a supportive school community.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting school events and initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives through sport and extracurricular activities.
- Qualifications: Level 3 sports qualification and experience working with children required.
The predicted salary is between 31523 - 38528 £ per year.
Aspire People are recruiting for a fantastic primary school in Manchester (M9) looking for a PE and sports specialist to join their team from September 2026. The school is looking for someone who can do more than simply deliver PE lessons. This is a varied position for someone who wants to become a key part of the school community through sport, physical activity, pupil wellbeing, extracurricular activities and wider learning support.
The successful candidate will ideally have a Level 3 qualification or above alongside strong experience working with children and delivering sport or physical activity.
What You'll Be Doing
You’ll take responsibility for PE provision across the school, using the school’s existing PE scheme and resources, while also helping to develop the wider sporting offer. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality PE lessons
- Planning, assessing and evaluating pupil progress
- Supporting active play provision
- Running extracurricular sports clubs
- Supporting Monday, Tuesday and Thursday clubs until 4:00pm
- Attending sporting fixtures where required
- Supporting and organising Sports Day
- Developing links with other schools
- Managing PE equipment and resources
- Promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity
- Supporting nurture and mentoring work
- Providing occasional lesson cover
- Getting involved in wider school and community events
What We’re Looking For
This role would be particularly suited to an experienced Level 3+ PE/Sports professional or HLTA who is confident working within a primary school environment. You’ll need:
- Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above
- At least 2 years’ experience working with children through sport/physical activity
- Experience supporting children who have experienced ACEs
- Knowledge of a range of sports
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence managing groups of children
- A positive and nurturing approach to behaviour
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
Previous school experience, a Level 3 TA qualification and/or First Aid qualification would be beneficial.
Working Hours
Monday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
Tuesday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
Wednesday: Staff training until 4:30pm
Thursday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm finish
Some flexibility will be required for fixtures and occasional school events.
Potential Permanent Contract
The school is looking for someone who can make a genuine contribution to the school and become part of the team. The initial opportunity will be through Aspire People, with the potential for the school to offer a permanent contract after a few weeks if both the school and candidate feel the role is the right fit. This provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to settle into the school, demonstrate their skills and experience, and make sure the position is right for them before potentially moving onto a permanent contract.
Interviews Starting Soon
The school is keen to secure the right person and may begin interviewing from next week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please be aware that you may need to be available to interview at short notice. If you’re a qualified and experienced PE/Sports professional, HLTA or Level 3+ practitioner looking for a varied primary school role from September, apply now or contact Ryan at Aspire People.
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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