Sports Coach

Fosse Multi Academy Trust, Warwick, CV35 9QG

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,835.00 Annually (Actual)

Sports Coach job summary

Welcome to Fosse Multi Academy Trust - a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion, and opportunity for every learner.

Our Trust places children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is simple but powerful: to nurture ambition, inspire curiosity, and empower each individual to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are also deeply privileged to be part of the Coventry Diocese, which enriches our work with a strong foundation of Christian values, community spirit, and spiritual development, the golden thread that runs through our very special Trust. This partnership strengthens our vision and helps us foster environments where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to flourish.

Across our schools, you’ll find dedicated colleagues, vibrant communities, and a relentless drive to improve. We believe in collaboration over competition, and in the transformative power of education to change lives. Whether you’re a parent, student, colleague, or partner, your journey with us matters - and we’re excited to walk it with you.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices are followed for all roles, including appropriate background checks, references and right‑to‑work verification. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory checks in line with our safeguarding policies and UK legislation.

Together, we’re building futures. Thank you for considering to be apart of the Fosse journey.

Fosse Trust Sports Coach

The Sports Coach atFosse Trustplays an important role in promoting physical activity, teamwork, and positive wellbeing across the Trust’s schools. The postholder will deliver engaging, inclusive, and high‑quality sports sessions that support pupils’ physical development, confidence, and enjoyment of sport, in line with the Trust’s values and commitment to raising aspirations.

Working collaboratively with teaching staff and school leaders, the Sports Coach will contribute to curriculum delivery, enrichment activities, and extracurricular programmes, ensuring opportunities are accessible to all pupils regardless of ability. The role requires a positive role model who can motivate pupils, manage behaviour effectively, and create a safe, supportive environment where children can develop both sporting skills and life skills such as resilience and cooperation.

Through professional coaching practice and a child‑centred approach, the Sports Coach will help foster a lifelong love of physical activity while supporting the wider educational and wellbeing goals of the Fosse Trust.

Key Responsibilities

PE and Sports Delivery

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate PE lessons for primary-aged pupils (EYFS-KS2). Planning Time will be provided.

Deliver a range of sports and physical activities, ensuring inclusion and differentiation for all abilities.

Support schools in meeting the requirements of the PE National Curriculum.

Lead extra-curricular sports clubs before or after school as required.

Support inter-school competitions, festivals, and Trust-wide sporting events.

Pupil Development

Promote teamwork, fair play, resilience, and positive behaviour through sport.

Encourage participation and enjoyment of physical activity for all pupils, including those less confident in sport.

Identify and support pupils with sporting talent or additional needs.

Collaboration and Professional Practice

Work collaboratively with class teachers, PE leads, and senior leaders across all three schools.

Adapt sessions to meet individual school needs, timetables, and facilities.

Maintain professional standards and represent Fosse Academy Trust positively at all times.

Safeguarding, Health & Safety

Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with Trust policies.

Follow safeguarding procedures at all times and report concerns promptly.

Carry out basic equipment checks and risk assessments before sessions.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience delivering sports or physical activity sessions to primary-aged children.

Ability to work in a flexible and responsive way across our schools

Knowledge of a range of sports and physical activities suitable for EYFS and KS1/KS2.

Passion for physical education and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Ability to engage, motivate, and manage groups of children effectively.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Willingness to work across multiple school sites.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Dedicated individual with excellent time management and attendance record.

Desirable Criteria

Recognised sports coaching qualification(s).

GCSE English and Maths

Relevant qualifications and/or experience

First Aid qualification.

Experience working in a school or multi-school setting.

Understanding of inclusive practice and adapting activities for SEND pupils.

Experience supporting competitive school sport.

This role is term time only, with hours worked during the school day and potentially before or after school for clubs. Travel between Trust schools is required, therefore a clean driving license is essential. Ongoing professional development opportunities are available throughout the Trust.

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 Fosse Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
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