PE & Sports Coach

Job Overview

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Grade 7, Scale point 23-25 (£33,058 – £33,938 actual pro-rata salary – includes Inner London Weighting / Ealing Supplement)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon – Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, term time, 39 weeks per year

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of athletes and promote a love of sport and healthy living?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled PE and Sports Coach to join the team at Horsenden Primary School and play a key role in developing and championing physical education across the school. Whether you’re an experienced coach or early in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead PE lessons, run exciting after-school clubs, and take our school’s sporting provision to the next level.

The Role

• Delivering high-quality PE lessons as part of the school’s PPA cover programme.
• Leading extra-curricular clubs and preparing pupils for inter-school competitions and borough events.
• Promoting active lifestyles and inclusion across the school through engaging and accessible sports provision.
• Taking responsibility for all aspects of off-site sporting events, including risk assessments, permissions, transport and equipment.
• Collaborating with staff and leaders to develop a strong whole-school approach to PE, sport and healthy living.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families and being a role model for teamwork, fairness and perseverance.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Someone Who

• Has experience delivering PE and/or sports coaching to primary-aged children.
• Is passionate about physical activity, teamwork and helping pupils to succeed.
• Is highly organised and confident in managing events and leading sessions.
• Can build strong relationships and communicate well with staff, pupils and families.
• Believes in inclusion and is committed to making sport accessible to all.
• Has high expectations of themselves and others – and wants to make a difference.
• As part of HLTA duties, can teach subjects like English, Maths and History one day per week, covering classes across the school as needed.

What We Offer

• A supportive, experienced senior leadership team committed to your professional growth.
• High-quality CPD, regular feedback and a culture of collaboration.
• Children who are keen to learn, participate and improve.
• A diverse and inclusive community with a strong sense of pride and belonging.
• The opportunity to shape the future of PE and sport across the school.

Safeguarding Commitment

Horsenden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Come and Visit Us

We warmly welcome visits. To arrange one, contact Mrs F Carver at recruitment@horsenden.ealing.sch.uk or call 020 8422 5985

How To Apply

• Download the application form and job description and person specification
• Complete your application including the supporting statement, which much include how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification for the role.
• Upload your completed application form to the TES platform.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025 at 12pm midday

Interviews: Thursday 10th July 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr