Sports & Physical Education Coach

The Gateway School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AA

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,709.00 - £30,023.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary - £23,727.00 - £25,709.00

Sports & Physical Education Coach job summary

Are you passionate about sports and inspiring young people to lead active, healthy lifestyles? Do you have the drive to motivate students and create a fun, engaging, and inclusive sporting environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Sports & Physical Education Coach!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Planning and delivering exciting and progressive coaching sessions that promote participation in PE and school sport.

• Organising inter-school and intra-school competitions to foster teamwork and a love for physical activity.

• Acting as the school link to Northamptonshire Sport and other external sporting bodies.

• Encouraging pupils to push their boundaries, stay active, and develop a lifelong passion for health and fitness.

• Promoting inclusivity by identifying and overcoming barriers to participation.

• Supporting extracurricular sporting activities and out-of-school events.

• Monitoring student progress, providing constructive feedback, and working with colleagues to enhance student engagement.

• Assisting in school trips, lunchtime activities, and before/after school programs.

What We're Looking For:

• A dynamic and enthusiastic individual with experience in sports coaching and physical education.

• A role model who inspires and motivates students to achieve their best.

• Someone with a passion for promoting physical activity and well-being among young people.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• A commitment to upholding the school’s values and ensuring student safety and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant school community dedicated to student development and success.

• Work in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued.

• Access professional development opportunities to enhance your coaching and teaching skills.

• Make a real impact by shaping the future of sports and physical education at The Gateway School!

  Closing date : Wednesday 16th September @ Midday

  Interview date: To be confirmed.

  For more information please see attached Job Description.

  Ready to inspire the next generation of athletes? Apply now and bring your energy, passion, and expertise to our team!

  The Gateway School reserves the right to close this vacancy and interview early if we receive sufficient applicants for this role.

  Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of all students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for the successful candidates

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 The Gateway School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Gateway School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gateway-school-northampton

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