At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging sports activities promoting physical development and teamwork for children.
- Company: Kids Planet is a family-run business passionate about early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 80% childcare discount, free meals, and enhanced leave for family matters.
- Other info: An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.
- Why this job: Join an Ofsted Outstanding nursery ranked as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women.
- Qualifications: Must hold at least a Level 2 qualification in early years or be willing to complete it.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Join Kids Planet Macclesfield as a Sports Coach. We're now looking for a Sports Coach to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet Macclesfield?
- Opportunities for progression
- Good transport links and close to the town centre
- Ofsted Outstanding nursery
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked 1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
- Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
- 80% Childcare Discount T&Cs apply
What we offer our Sports Coaches:
- Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day
- Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
- Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
- Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
- Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
- Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you
- Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
- Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
How you'll make a difference as a Sports Coach:
- By delivering engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children's overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.
- Through working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment.
- By building warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.
What a Sports Coach needs:
- Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy.
- Desirable but not essential to hold a sports-based qualification.
- Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Macclesfield. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish. Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
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Located in Macclesfield, Kids Planet offers a supportive environment with opportunities for progression. The team is dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere for children's growth, backed by awards like NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year.
