Sports Coach & Play Leader

Moorlands Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3UH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 June 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: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only

Sports Coach & Play Leader job summary

This temporary position is to commence immediately. The position is on a fixed term basis, for one year subject to the operational needs of the school.

The successful candidate will work both individually, and as part of a team including Teachers and other support staff and/or one to one with a child to support the learning and welfare of all children at Moorlands. The role will involve leading and organising sporting events both internally and externally, training children for sports events, supporting with behaviour, as well as working in the classroom where needed.

This will be a 25 hour contract, with a flexible working pattern to allow for attendance at sporting events which run outside usual school hours. We are looking for a highly organised individual who will make a significant contribution to sports events at Moorlands.

The successful applicant will provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills and for securing children’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
Energy, patience, enthusiasm and a positive approach to learning are also vital to this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

You are asked to consider the following points when completing your application:

Please ensure your MyNewTerm portal is up to date

Please do not submit a C.V. in addition to this application

Please ensure you answer all additional questions

Please give e-mail addresses for your referees.

The completed application form deadline is 9.00 am, 10th July 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. We will take up references for all shortlisted candidates at this time. The interview day for shortlisted candidates will take place on Tuesday 14th July.

If you require further information about the role, please contact the school office, telephone: 01484 655800 or visit the school website at: www.moorlandsprimary.org.uk

Mrs Denney

Headteacher

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 Moorlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 630 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moorlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-primary-school-hd3-3uh

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