Sports Coach

Kings Heath Primary Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN

30 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  18 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary from £22, 370.78 to £23,455.96

Sports Coach job summary

Kings Heath Primary Academy is now recruiting for Sports Coach.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Candidates must have a passion for sport and be experienced in the education, sport development, teaching and/or coaching sector. Individuals will need to be energetic and inspiring, as well as organised and driven with a passion to help pupils succeed.

Plan clubs and session content to meet pupil and school requirements.

Run before and after school sports clubs in a range of sports and introduce a selection of new opportunities.

Coordinate whole school enrichment programme including house competitions, clubs, fixtures and other opportunities which may arise.

Develop and support teachers with the PE curriculum from Year R to 6. Working alongside teachers to develop their confidence and knowledge where needed

Undertake specified timetabled teaching duties as agreed with the Headteacher.

Work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers including PPA.

Provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils (e.g. SEN, EAL, GT, all underachieving groups), by utilizing advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.

This role is Permanent, working 39 weeks per year, 37 hrs per day, Mon-Fri.

About our Academy

Graded as Outstanding School by Ofsted in 2024.

We continuously work alongside expert curriculum consultants in all areas to provide the highest quality of curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies for all staff members. We all (staff and pupils) have something new to learn every day and that an enquiring mindset is critical to our personal growth and development. As a result, our staff consist of aspirational teacher’s who engage passionately in the various opportunities to develop as a professional.

We hold exemplary expectations for all and as a staffing body we take our role in inspiring our pupils to be positive citizen role models very seriously. We achieve this through a well-rounded personal development programme which includes opportunities for pupils to play critical roles in enhancing our school through a wide variety of pupil leadership groups.

All of the above is underpinned by our Trust values:

ASPIRATION - We aim high and believe we can all achieve the best

AMBITION - We are the best we can be

COURAGE - Nothing holds us back

RESPECT - We always lead by example

We are driven by the impact that the expressive arts make to pupils' learning both academically and holistically; boosting both confidence and academic outcomes.

Kings Heath Primary Academy is vibrant, unique and a liberating experience for all, we welcome everyone, we challenge viewpoints, we listen and as a result we all grow- together.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC5 - NJC8 £25,583.00 - £26,824.00 FTE Per Annum Pro Rata, Actual From £22, 370.78 to £23,455.96.

• Permanent, Term-Time, 37 hrs per week, 39 weeks.

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

• CPD and Knowledge Development Courses.

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education.

• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme .

• Rewards and Recognition Scheme.
• Benefits Platform:
• Holiday discounts
• Cinema tickets
• Restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications and Professional Development

Essential:

Who we are looking for

• Level 2 coaching qualification in at least one sport, and level 1 in a selection of other,

• Holder of a current First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training,

• Full driving license, willing to complete MiDAS minibus training .

Desirable:

• QTS.

• Degree relevant to the post.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience

Essential:

• Proven coaching/teaching ability with primary aged children

• Knowledge of fundamental movement patterns in early years children, and activities which could develop these movements

• Knowledge of assessment to demonstrate improvement over time

• Experience of working with children/young people in an academic or competitive sporting environment

• Understanding of adapted games for primary aged pupils and the development needs of pupils aged 4 - 11

• Excellent role model who actively promotes the skills, attributes and behaviours important for Sport and Wellbeing

• Ability to present to pupils and staff in assemblies

• Experience of organising and delivering competitions or events in a variety of sports

• Ability to develop and maintain a warm, respectful and valued rapport with young people

• Ability to motivate pupils to try different sports

• Knowledge of primary school sport structures and formats both locally and nationally

• Experience of coaching groups and running CPD courses

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Committed to working as part of a team

• Experience of supporting other staff

• Highly organised

• High levels of planning and organisation skills and ability to manage different priorities

• High personal and professional standards, including recognition of the confidentiality issues impacting upon work in a school (e.g. access to sensitive pupil medical or family information)

• Awareness of safeguarding legislation and issues and full commitment to safeguarding practice

• Willingness to travel between academies and a flexible approach to duties undertaken and extra-curricular involvement

• Enthusiastic and energetic approach, with a can-do attitude

Desirable

• Experience of completing funding applications.

• Knowledge and experience of using social media.

• Links to local clubs and organisations which could benefit the Kings Heath pupils.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance

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

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

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 Kings Heath Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Heath Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-heath-primary-academy

Passionate staff and children who are full of curiosity and enthusiasm make Kings Heath Primary Academy unique.

We ensure every child’s true potential is unlocked and achieved through a unique, and personalised, educational experience. This includes an exciting knowledge-rich curriculum, which centers on rich cultural experiences throughout the year to scaffold learning upon.

We continuously work alongside expert curriculum consultants in all areas to provide the highest quality of curriculum knowledge and teaching strategies for all staff members. We quite simply accept that we all (staff and pupils) have something new to learn every day and that an enquiring mindset is critical to our personal growth and development. As a result, our staff consist of aspirational teachers who engage passionately in the various opportunities to develop as a professional.

Kings Heath Primary Academy is vibrant, unique and a liberating experience for all, we welcome everyone, we challenge viewpoints, we listen and as a result we all grow – together. If you would like to join us on our journey/meet us all then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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