Sports Coach

About the role

William Harding School, a four-form entry primary school with a pre-school in Aylesbury, is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Sports Coach. The post reports to the Lead Sports Coach and works with the PE team and the Extended Leadership Team. It is a permanent, full-time position of 37 hours per week, term time only, with a salary of £24,090 to £25,841 pro rata.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality PE programme that encourages pupils from all groups to take part actively
• Plan, deliver and monitor a coordinated programme of games, dance, gymnastics, athletics and outdoor and adventurous activities across all year groups including EYFS
• Support pupils with special educational needs, disabilities, EAL or behaviour needs, and promote British values, SMSC and school values
• Run lunchtime and after-school sports clubs and take part in sports events
• Provide coaching alongside the Lead Sports Coach for sports days and festivals
• Observe pupil performance, give feedback and keep PE areas tidy and safe
• Follow support plans and EHCPs, and support pupils' behaviour in line with the school's positive behaviour policy
• Carry out risk assessments before activities and follow safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns to the DSL

Required profile

• GCSE Mathematics and English C, or equivalent
• Sports coaching qualification and some knowledge of how pupils learn
• Some experience working with children with special educational needs, behaviour or EAL needs
• Some experience of assessing pupils' work and of working in an educational setting
• Team player, adaptable and solution-driven, with a sound school philosophy

Required skills

• Able to demonstrate safe PE skills
• Good communication with pupils, parents and other professionals
• Time management and organisational skills

Applicants must complete an online application form and a self-disclosure form, and pass an enhanced DBS check. Visits to the school are welcome.