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PE & Sports Coach
Grade 5  £24,403 - £28,598 pro rata 
Full time, term time only
Permanent
Required from 1st December 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of sporting champions and promote a love of sport and healthy living?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled PE and Sports Coach to join the team at West Cornforth Primary School and play a key role in developing and championing physical education across the school.

Whether you’re an experienced coach or early in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead PE lessons and movement sessions; run exciting after-school clubs, and take our school’s sporting provision to the next level.

The role:
Delivering high-quality PE lessons as part of the school’s PPA cover programme.
Leading extra-curricular clubs and preparing pupils for inter-school competitions and SSP events.
Promoting active lifestyles and inclusion across the school through engaging and accessible sports provision.
Taking responsibility for all aspects of off-site sporting events, including risk assessments, permissions, transport and equipment.
Collaborating with staff and leaders to develop a strong whole-school approach to PE, sport and healthy living.
Building positive relationships with children and families and being a role model for teamwork, fairness and perseverance.

The successful candidate will be someone who:
Has experience delivering PE and/or sports coaching to primary-aged children.
Is passionate about physical activity, teamwork and helping pupils to succeed.
Is highly organised and confident in managing events and leading sessions.
Can build strong relationships and communicate well with staff, pupils and families.
Believes in inclusion and is committed to making sport accessible to all.
Has high expectations of themselves and others – and wants to make a difference.
Can cover classes across the school as needed.

 What we offer:
A supportive, experienced senior leadership team committed to your professional growth.
High-quality CPD, regular feedback and a culture of collaboration.
Children who are keen to learn, participate and improve.
A diverse and inclusive community with a strong sense of pride and belonging.
The opportunity to help shape the future of PE and sport across the school.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.  

Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.

Closing date: 24th October 2025
Interview date: 4th November 2025
Please return completed applications to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.
For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

West Cornforth Primary School
High Street, 
West Cornforth, 
Co Durham
Tel: 01740 654315
Email: westcornforth@durhamlearning.net

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.