School Sports Coach

Hollydale Primary School, London, SE15 2AR

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Actual salary: Grade 4, Spine Points 4-9 £30,654 - £32,907 Actual pro-rata salary from £5,887 to £6,320

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To prepare and implement well-structured and progressive coaching programmes ensuring a high quality, enjoyable coaching experience centered on the needs of children. The coaching programme will link the school and the wider community, and will aim to provide increased opportunities for children to participate in sport and physical activity.

• To act as the school link to Bacon Sports Network and other external sporting bodies and to perform the administrative tasks involved in school and competition events.

• To deliver coaching in a range of physical activities within the school’s PE, Physical Development and sport curriculum. • To organise inter-school and intra-school sporting competitions for children.

• To be positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children to participate in sport and physical activity

• To take positive steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation amongst children, prioritising access and inclusion.

• To agree to abide by Hollydale School’s Staff Code of Conduct, including professional behavior, relationships and appearance.

• To carry out duties in accordance with the School’s PE and other policies, including equal opportunities, child protection, health and safety at work.

• To develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with all staff, including the wider community and sporting organisations.

• To attend appropriate professional development courses as identified through the school’s quality assurance and appraisal process.

• To continue to maintain contacts are made with outside sporting bodies to ensure signposting opportunities are made available to specific groups or individuals.

• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning;

• Encourage pupils to interact with others to promote high levels of physical activities.

• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

· Be part of an inclusive school committed to nurturing and developing the potential of each child.

· Be part of an ever- improving school

· work in a diverse vibrant borough

· Enhance your career through excellent training and professional development.

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.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Hollydale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Sports Coach Advert May 26 1.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants Mar 2026.pdf - 158 KB (opens in new tab)

Sports Coach JD May 2026.pdf - 133 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Guidance Notes (003).pdf - 47.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hollydale Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 147 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hollydale Primary School website
• Email address: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollydale-primary-school

We are a small, friendly one form entry primary school in the heart of Nunhead, offering a broad, creative curriculum for pupils aged 4-11 years old.

Arranging a visit to Hollydale Primary School

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

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