Pastoral Mentor and Sports Coach
Required from September 2026
Full time (37 hours per week) 39 weeks per year
Permanent
Grade E Points 13-19 (£29,064 - £32,061) pro rata for weeks worked
Actual salary £24,998 - £27,576, pay award pending
Pear Tree Community Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school where children are supported to flourish academically and personally. We are proud to be part of Transform Trust and are guided by our three core values:
- Trust – building strong, respectful relationships across our school community
- Care – supporting wellbeing, celebrating success and working with compassion
- Grow – investing in the development of children and staff so everyone can reach their potential
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will plan, organise, and deliver high-quality PE and sports activities as part of the school curriculum, creating engaging opportunities that inspire pupils to develop healthy, active lifestyles. They will play a key role in enriching sporting opportunities for all children, increasing participation in physical activity, and using sport as a positive tool to motivate and re‑engage pupils who may be facing barriers to learning.
Alongside leading sports provision, the postholder will provide behaviour mentoring and targeted pastoral support, helping pupils develop the social, emotional, and behavioural skills needed to succeed both in school and beyond. Working closely with staff, families, and external agencies where appropriate, they will champion pupil wellbeing while supporting children to achieve their full potential physically, emotionally, and academically.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and young people, ideally within a school or educational setting, and will be able to engage, motivate and inspire pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. They will have a strong understanding of child development, behaviour management, safeguarding and SEMH needs and be confident in supporting pupils through both physical activity and targeted interventions.
Additional qualifications: recognised Level 2 Sports Coaching qualification, GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and a commitment to promoting pupil wellbeing, participation and achievement.
Benefits
We offer:
- A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards
- Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
- Calm and purposeful learning environments
- Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
- A forward‑thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
- Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
- A flexible working arrangement and support for wellbeing through workload considerations
EEO Statement
Equality and diversity matters to us. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and will give anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria a fair chance at interview.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 16 July 2026
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Pastoral Mentor and Sports Coach employer: Pear Tree Community Junior School
Pear Tree Community Junior School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its staff and students. With a strong focus on professional growth, the school offers numerous opportunities for training and advancement, all within a nurturing and collaborative work culture. Located in a vibrant community, this role as a Pastoral Mentor and PE Coach not only allows you to inspire young minds but also to contribute to a healthier, more active lifestyle for children.
Contact Details:
Pear Tree Community Junior School Recruitment Team
