Maternity Cover Required for January 2026 We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and confident sports coach to deliver both high quality PE lessons and after school clubs. Applicants should have relevant experience and/or the qualifications to demonstrate their ability to deliver PE lessons. Working hours will be 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The successful candidate will: Have experience of working with children Be able to deliver an engaging, high-quality PE curriculum across all year groups Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour Be able to work as part of a team and take the lead as appropriate Have a coaching qualification or equivalent such as an NVQ L3 Be able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community Be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues. Support the distinctive Christian ethos of our school. We can offer you: Wonderful children who love learning; A well resourced learning environment The chance to make a huge difference to all our pupils and staff Support to extend your expertise in a variety sports. A school committed to the delivery of high quality PE A multi-faith community of supportive governors and parents; Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. The Governors and staff of St. Matthew’s Church of England Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake enhanced DBS This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Further details are available by emailing the Headteacher fiona.deakin@st-matthews.sandwell.sch.uk A job description, personnel specification, application form and a copy of the Rehabilitation Ex-Offenders Policy are all available on W M Jobs. Previous applicants need not apply. Please ensure application forms are signed when sending via email. Application forms are to be returned back directly to the school to Fiona Deakin using this email - fiona.deakin@st-matthews.sandwell.sch.uk If you are successful in being shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.stmatthews-primary.co.uk Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17, £27,254-£31,022, (Actual Salary - £24,319 - £28,397 p.a.) Location: St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands. B66 3LX Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 Interview Date: Monday 1st December 2025