New Wave Federation Sports Coach

Thomas Fairchild Community School, London, N1 7HA

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SO1: £37,575.00 - £38,769.00 pro rata, term time only

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience delivering age-appropriate physical education programs for primary school children;

Demonstrated success in fostering physical literacy, health, and well-being in young children;

Experience assisting in the organisation and management of school sports events, such as inter-school competitions and after-school clubs;

Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to enhance the delivery of physical education;

Experience creating inclusive physical activities that cater to children of varying abilities, including those with special educational needs;

Strong understanding of child safeguarding practices;

Enthusiasm for promoting an active lifestyle and sports participation among children;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students and staff;

Positive references from previous coaching or related roles.

What the school offers its staff

New Wave can offer:

- support with mental health and wellbeing;

- inclusive and diverse school communities;

- high quality professional development;

- regular opportunities for collaboration across the federation;

- opportunities to work in collaboration with sports organisations across Hackney;

- well-resourced school facilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Sports Coach Advert May 2025.pdf - 657 KB (opens in new tab)

NWF Sports Coach Job Description.pdf - 290 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thomas Fairchild Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Fairchild Community School website
• Email address: llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 8802 4051
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-fairchild-community-school

Arranging a visit to Thomas Fairchild Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk.

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