🍎📚 Join our Team as a Sports Coach at King's Forest Primary School! 📚🍎
Start Date: 03/11/2025
Salary: Grade 8, £31,586 - £34,314 FTE (Actual Salary: £22,028.28 – £23,930.81 based on weeks worked and hours )
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2026 subject to a review of the school's budget
Hours: 30 per week (9.15am – 4.15pm Monday – Friday with a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)
Application Deadline Date: 15/09/2025 (Noon)
Interview Date: 18/09/2025
The Role
Are you ready for an exciting journey in education, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Sports Coach to join our team.
The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about making a difference to all children.
Have a strong sporting background and the ability to act as a role model.
Have experience supporting children’s learning/physical development, ideally within a school environment.
Hold the highest aspiration for all children, believing that it is always possible to ‘find a way to succeed’.
Be flexible and able to adapt their practice to support effective learning.
Demonstrate strong pupil management skills, ensuring that learning continues in a calm, structured environment.
Be a reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn and continually improve.
Hold a relevant qualifications (or equivalent) as described in the person specification.
Fluency Duty
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The Trust and School
King's Forest Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.
‘Staff have high morale and say they feel ‘very lucky’ to work at Kings’ Forest. Leaders have created a culture where staff feel well supported to achieve excellent outcomes for pupils in their care’ (Ofsted March 2023)
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
- Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. We also invite you to browse our websites for more information about Kings Forest Primary School and The Leaf Trust.
📝 How to Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!
The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.