Sports Coach

Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 February 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: £24,796.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only NJC Point 3 Part Time 20hrs per week

Sports Coach job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly motivated Sports Coach to lead high‑quality Physical Education lessons across our primary school. The successful candidate will inspire pupils of all ages and abilities, promoting a love of physical activity and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sport and child development, who can deliver engaging PE lessons, support school sports initiatives and contribute to wider school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver PE lessons from EYFS to Year 6, ensuring high engagement and clear progression.
• Deliver a broad and ambitious PE curriculum aligned with national expectations.
• Organise and run lunchtime and after‑school sports clubs.
• Prepare pupils for inter‑school competitions, festivals and sporting events.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support class-based physical activity and promote whole‑school wellbeing.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safety and inclusion during all physical activities.
• Promote teamwork, resilience and positive attitudes to sport.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about PE, sport and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Has experience working with children in a coaching or school setting.
• Can engage, motivate and inspire pupils across a wide age range.
• Has strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of all children.
• Holds relevant coaching qualifications (Level 2 or above preferred) or equivalent experience.

We Offer:

• A supportive, friendly and welcoming school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Excellent facilities and resources for delivering high-quality PE.
• Pupils who are enthusiastic, positive and eager to participate.

OLS is part of one of the top performing multi-academy Catholic Trusts in the country. Our new teacher will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other teachers and leaders across the Trust (Diocese of Westminster Academy - DoWAT) to further strengthen provision and their own professional development.

Our new Sports Coach will be working alongside passionate and talented colleagues committed to educational excellence. The staff at OLS believe in the importance of work life balance and finding the joy. We are a friendly and dedicated team where each individual is valued and supported.

We are very proud of our whole school community and would love the opportunity to welcome the right person to further strengthen the team. Applicants must be in sympathy and willing to support the aims and values of our Catholic school but do not need to be Catholic themselves. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact the school.

You can see some of what we do on our school website; https://www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/

To arrange a visit or for further details please contact the school office: 01462 622555 or email - head@ourladys.herts.sch.uk

The Governors and staff of Our Lady School are fully committed to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils. We follow safer recruitment guidelines when advertising and employing new staff and the post would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, medical check and an online social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and our Safer Recruitment Policy. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted before appointment.

We truly welcome all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion.

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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Our Lady Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-catholic-primary-school-hitchin

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