Sports Coach (Term time only)

Junior School Sports Coach (Full-time, Term Time Only) The King's School, Chester is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coach to join our thriving sports programme, working mainly across the Junior School with some contact in the Senior School. This exciting term-time only role offers the opportunity to inspire pupils through a wide range of sports, promoting an active lifestyle and fostering a lifelong love of sport. Reporting to the Head of Junior School Sport, you will lead games sessions, support PE lessons and coach teams throughout the year, with particular emphasis on seasonal netball, football, hockey, cricket and tennis. We are looking for a confident and energetic coach who enjoys working with young people of all ages and abilities, and who shares our commitment to participation, teamwork and sporting excellence. Our ideal candidate will:

• Have proven experience delivering sports coaching in a school environment
• Hold a UKCC Level 1 coaching qualification or above (qualifications in more than one sport would be an advantage)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Saturday (time will be taken back in the week for Saturday working) Actual salary: £20,132 per annum (£25,165 FTE) If you feel you have what it takes to deliver excellent sports coaching to our pupils, we would love to hear from you. Closing date: 9am, Monday 11 May 2026. We may interview ahead of the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. The role is deemed to be in regulated activity with a moderate level of contact with children on a day to day basis. We take pride in our outstanding reputation, and we know this is built largely on the excellent commitment and wide-ranging abilities of our staff. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and we strongly encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply. IMPORTANT - The King's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are required to undertake screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the King's School uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy can be found on our School Website.


• Have proven experience delivering sports coaching in a school environment
• Hold a UKCC Level 1 coaching qualification or above (qualifications in more than one sport would be an advantage)
  
  Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Saturday (time will be taken back in the week for Saturday working)
Actual salary: £20,132 per annum (£25,165 FTE) If you feel you have what it takes to deliver excellent sports coaching to our pupils, we would love to hear from you.