PE and Health Development Coach

Grange Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3QR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 26,403.00 - 28,142.00 FTE

PE and Health Development Coach job summary

School Sports Coach Advert 

Grange Primary School, Shrewsbury 

32.5 hours per week – Term Time 

Grange Primary School is seeking a passionate and motivated School Sports Coach to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about physical education and committed to promoting healthy, active lifestyles among children. 

About the Role 

As our School Sports Coach, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality PE lessons, organising and leading extra-curricular sports clubs, and supporting pupils to participate in a range of competitive sporting events. 

You will work closely with teaching staff to enhance the school’s sports provision and inspire all pupils to enjoy physical activity, develop confidence, and build teamwork skills. 

Key Responsibilities 

Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons across the primary age range 

Organise and lead lunchtime, and after-school sports clubs 

Coordinate and support participation in intra- and inter-school competitions 

Encourage pupil participation, ensuring opportunities for all abilities 

Support the development of the school’s PE and sports provision 

Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and sportsmanship 

Supporting children with SEMH and SEND needs within school  

What We Are Looking For 

A relevant qualification in sports coaching, physical education, or a related field 

Experience working with primary-aged children (school setting desirable) 

Strong organisational and communication skills 

A passion for sport and commitment to pupil wellbeing and inclusion 

Ability to motivate and inspire children of all abilities 

A team player who can also work independently 

What We Offer 

A welcoming and inclusive school community 

Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities 

The chance to make a real difference to children’s health and wellbeing 

Access to school sporting facilities and fantastic resources 

Application Details 

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (term time only) 

Grade: 6 (in line with local authority pay scale) 

Location: Grange Primary School, Shrewsbury 

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Grange Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grange Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grange-primary-school-shrewsbury

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