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Primary School PE Coach
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- City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Contract
- Full Time
- £33,580 - £58,400 Per Day
Job Description
Location: Manchester, M9
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Term-time only
Hours: Full-time, with some flexibility required for fixtures and extracurricular activities
Are you an experienced PE Coach, Sports Coach, HLTA or PE specialist looking for an exciting opportunity within a primary school?
I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic school in Manchester (M9) who are looking for a confident and enthusiastic PE Coach / HLTA to take responsibility for PE and sporting activity across the school from September.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about sport and wants to make a real impact on children's physical development, confidence and wellbeing.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering PE across the school, following a detailed existing PE scheme which includes resources and videos to support planning and subject knowledge.
Alongside delivering PE lessons, your responsibilities will include:
* Planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating PE lessons.
* Supporting active playtime provision.
* Developing and delivering extracurricular sports activities.
* Running after-school sports clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00pm.
* Supporting pupils at sporting fixtures, including occasional changes to working hours where required.
* Organising and supporting the school's Sports Day.
* Promoting physical activity, health and fitness across the school.
* Supporting health, nurture and mentoring interventions.
* Building relationships with local schools and helping organise sporting fixtures.
* Managing PE equipment and resources.
* Providing occasional lesson cover where required.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about sport and physical activity.
* Confident delivering PE across different year groups.
* Proactive and able to work independently.
* Confident building strong relationships with children.
* Comfortable supporting children with a range of behavioural, emotional and social needs.
* Able to see behaviour as communication and take a nurturing, relationship-based approach.
* A strong team player who is happy to get involved across the wider school.
Essential Requirements
* Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above.
* At least 2 years' experience supporting the development of sport/physical activity with children.
* Experience working with children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
* Knowledge of coaching across a range of sports.
* GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.
* Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.
* Ability to attend extracurricular activities and sporting fixtures where required.
Desirable:
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or above.
* First Aid qualification.
* Previous experience working within a school.
* Previous experience delivering PE lessons.
Working Pattern
The role is term-time only and includes:
* Monday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
* Tuesday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
* Wednesday: Staff training until 4:30pm
* Thursday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
* Friday: 2:00pm finish
There may also be occasional flexibility required around sporting fixtures and school events.
Interested?
If you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered, apply now or contact Ryan at Aspire People to discuss the role in more detail.
Even if you're currently working as a Sports Coach, PE specialist, HLTA or Teaching Assistant and are considering your next step into a school-based role, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation with you.
Aspire People - Education Recruitment
All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Term-time only
Hours: Full-time, with some flexibility required for fixtures and extracurricular activities
Are you an experienced PE Coach, Sports Coach, HLTA or PE specialist looking for an exciting opportunity within a primary school?
I'm currently recruiting for a fantastic school in Manchester (M9) who are looking for a confident and enthusiastic PE Coach / HLTA to take responsibility for PE and sporting activity across the school from September.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about sport and wants to make a real impact on children's physical development, confidence and wellbeing.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering PE across the school, following a detailed existing PE scheme which includes resources and videos to support planning and subject knowledge.
Alongside delivering PE lessons, your responsibilities will include:
* Planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating PE lessons.
* Supporting active playtime provision.
* Developing and delivering extracurricular sports activities.
* Running after-school sports clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00pm.
* Supporting pupils at sporting fixtures, including occasional changes to working hours where required.
* Organising and supporting the school's Sports Day.
* Promoting physical activity, health and fitness across the school.
* Supporting health, nurture and mentoring interventions.
* Building relationships with local schools and helping organise sporting fixtures.
* Managing PE equipment and resources.
* Providing occasional lesson cover where required.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about sport and physical activity.
* Confident delivering PE across different year groups.
* Proactive and able to work independently.
* Confident building strong relationships with children.
* Comfortable supporting children with a range of behavioural, emotional and social needs.
* Able to see behaviour as communication and take a nurturing, relationship-based approach.
* A strong team player who is happy to get involved across the wider school.
Essential Requirements
* Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above.
* At least 2 years' experience supporting the development of sport/physical activity with children.
* Experience working with children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
* Knowledge of coaching across a range of sports.
* GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.
* Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.
* Ability to attend extracurricular activities and sporting fixtures where required.
Desirable:
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or above.
* First Aid qualification.
* Previous experience working within a school.
* Previous experience delivering PE lessons.
Working Pattern
The role is term-time only and includes:
* Monday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
* Tuesday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
* Wednesday: Staff training until 4:30pm
* Thursday: After-school sports club until 4:00pm
* Friday: 2:00pm finish
There may also be occasional flexibility required around sporting fixtures and school events.
Interested?
If you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered, apply now or contact Ryan at Aspire People to discuss the role in more detail.
Even if you're currently working as a Sports Coach, PE specialist, HLTA or Teaching Assistant and are considering your next step into a school-based role, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation with you.
Aspire People - Education Recruitment
All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks