Hockey and PE Support Coach

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Hockey and PE Support Coach.

Details

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are recruiting for a Hockey and PE Support Coach to join the Department of Physical Education on a temporary, part-time basis from August 2025 until March 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). This is a temporary, part-time, term-time-only role, working 26 hours per week. The pro-rata salary range is £14,285 – £17,581 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

We seek an enthusiastic and motivated individual, preferably with coaching experience, but more importantly with the personality and drive to enhance our coaching programme. You will work with players ranging from beginners to those in the Scotland Emerging (U16) and Aspiring (U18) National squads.

This role is ideal for hockey players passionate about the game and eager to support young players\’ development. It offers an excellent opportunity for those starting their coaching careers to gain practical experience in a supportive school environment. It also suits more experienced coaches looking for a varied role that combines coaching with broader support across hockey and PE programs.

For more details, please refer to the provided job description.

Note: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers for this role. International applicants must demonstrate existing right to work in the UK.

Benefits include: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family-friendly policies, access to the school\’s swimming pool and fitness facilities outside school hours, and membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, offering discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We seek individuals who embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, while exemplifying our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

All staff undergo safeguarding and child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to direct access to young people.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday, 6 June 2025. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter.

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