Sports Coach

About the School - Charterhouse Square: Charterhouse Square is a non‑selective, co‑educational independent school based in the City of London for students aged 3‑11 years. The school has excellent transport links, with the Elizabeth line, Farringdon mainline and Barbican tube all within a 5‑minute walk. With a friendly and unpretentious approach, Charterhouse Square School offers education from Nursery and Early Years through to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. At Charterhouse Square School we believe a happy and stimulating learning environment is fundamental to academic success. Students achieve exceptional academic results at 11+ from a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy but also ample time dedicated to physical education and the arts.

About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries, serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique, but our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

About the Role: As a Sports Coach, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality physical education, sport, and active play for pupils aged 3‑11, from Nursery through to Year 6. Working under the guidance of the Head of Sports and alongside teaching and support staff, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and inclusive PE lessons, curriculum sessions, and after‑school clubs. You will help pupils develop fundamental movement skills, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity. The role also forms an important part of the After School Club provision, supporting safe, creative, and stimulating play opportunities. You will ensure activities are delivered safely, contribute to sports events, and support pupils’ physical, social, and emotional development both in lessons and beyond the curriculum.

Role Details: This is a permanent, full‑time role – 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (term time plus inset), with two weekly after‑school clubs (until 5:00pm).

What We Are Looking For: You are passionate about sport, physical activity, and working with children. You have experience supporting or coaching children aged 3‑11 and are confident delivering structured, engaging sessions across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. You are organised, energetic, and approachable, with strong communication and behaviour‑management skills. You work well both independently and as part of a team, are committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, and bring a positive, proactive attitude to professional development and continuous learning.

Benefits at Cognita: Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience, enrolment in our company's pension scheme, free lunch provided during term time, school holidays and public holidays, school fee discount, exclusive third‑party discounts, ongoing professional development.

Equal Opportunities: Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders are included within the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.