Sport's Coach and KS2 Forest School Lead

Upper Arley CofE Primary School, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XA

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st Sept 26

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,402.00 - £26,402.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata based on part time hours and term time only

Sport's Coach and KS2 Forest School Lead job summary

Sport's Coach and KS2 Forest School Lead

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

9 hours per week, 1.5 days per week, Monday PM and Tuesday all day

Grade 3 SCP 7

Upper Arley C of E Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Sports Coach and KS2 Forest School Lead.

This is a unique opportunity to inspire pupils through high-quality physical education and outdoor learning. The successful candidate will promote healthy lifestyles, teamwork and resilience, while delivering engaging Forest School sessions that connect children with nature.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons across the school, alongside some PPA cover where needed.

Lead a sports club

Coordinate and deliver KS2 Forest School sessions

Support pupils in developing confidence, teamwork and physical skills

Ensure activities are safe, inclusive and accessible for all pupils

Maintain equipment and outdoor learning spaces

Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school community

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience coaching sport or working in a primary school setting

Holds a Forest School qualification

Is passionate about outdoor learning and child development

Can motivate and inspire pupils of all abilities

Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What we offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community
Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning outdoors
Opportunities for professional development
A picturesque rural setting ideal for Forest School provision

Safeguarding:
Upper Arley C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

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 Upper Arley CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 72 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Upper Arley CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upper-arley-cofe-primary-school

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