Sports/PE Coach

St James Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  2 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,731.00 - £26,716.00 Annually (FTE)

Sports/PE Coach job summary

SPORTS/PE COACH WANTED

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract: 3 days a week (preferably Tues – Thurs)

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos where inclusion and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for:

An excellent sports teacher with experience of planning and teaching PE to a wide range of ages (age 3 – 11) and who has high expectations of children’s learning and can motivate children to achieve their potential;

An experienced coach, with a minimum of at least one L2 coaching qualification and other qualifications across a range of sports;

An organised and dedicated co-ordinator who can plan and manage the wider sporting experience, teams and participation in inter and intra school sport across the school;

Someone who supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and who works to embed these values with children, staff, governors, parents and the wider community;

Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;

A person who has excellent team skills who can inspire colleagues and children alike;

A sports teacher who understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive relationships with parents;

An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively and drives change for the benefit of all.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive staff and welcoming, lively children;
• A Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team who will encourage and support you to achieve your potential;
• Appropriate CPD and PPA to develop your skills and ensure you are successful;

Visits to meet the team at St James and see the school are strongly encouraged before application. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment .

Closing Date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2025

Interviews: Friday 6th June 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicant prior to employment. References will be requested and on-line searches undertaken prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St James Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-church-of-england-primary-school-northampton

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our Local Authority funded specialist provision.

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