Sports Coach

Sports Coach – Primary School
Location: Reading
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Full-Time | Term-Time | Immediate & Upcoming Starts Available

Are you a passionate sports graduate looking to kick-start your career in education? Do you have the energy, confidence and drive to inspire young children through sport?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Reading to recruit an enthusiastic Sports Coach to support PE lessons, deliver high-quality sports sessions and promote healthy, active lifestyles across the school.

This role would particularly suit recent Sports, Physical Education or Coaching graduates looking to gain valuable school-based experience. It’s also ideal for aspiring PE teachers or those considering a future career in education.

The Role

• Deliver engaging PE lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

• Lead structured lunchtime and after-school sports clubs

• Support teachers with physical activity integration in lessons

• Encourage teamwork, resilience and positive behaviour through sport

• Assist with school sports events and competitions

• Promote inclusion and participation for pupils of all abilities

You will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop fundamental movement skills and foster a lifelong love of physical activity.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Sports, Sports Science, Physical Education or related field (desirable but not essential)

• Experience coaching children (school, club or community settings)

• Confident leading group activities independently

• Positive, energetic and proactive attitude

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Passion for working with primary-aged children

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Valuable experience within a primary school setting

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment while making a real impact on children’s wellbeing and development.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation through sport, apply today with your CV through Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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