Sports Coach Vacancy at George Betts Primary Academy Job Title: Sports Coach Academy: George Betts Primary Academy Salary: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Band E, Points 17 - 24, starting salary £28,158.03) Hours: Full Time - 37.5 M-F Term Time Only Plus Training Days (39 weeks) 8.30am to 4.30pm Contract Type: Permanent Reporting to: Principal Start Date: 1st September 2026 Closing Date: 9am Thursday 23rd April 2026 (The closing date may be brought forward depending on the number of applications) George Betts is a caring, disciplined and happy environment. Pupils are provided with many opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, physically and intellectually in order to ensure that we are all ‘Learning for Life’. George Betts is a two form entry school situated within the heart of Sandwell, and are also part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. We provide a strong curriculum, enabling our pupils to flourish. Our ethos is supportive and understanding. We recognise the importance of teamwork and value ‘staff voice’ in constantly shaping the future of education. We strive for excellence for our pupils in order to change their future lives and develop them into lifelong learners. We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and energetic Sports Coach to plan the PE curriculum and deliver PE sessions across the school and extracurricular sports programs. In this role, you won’t just be teaching lessons, you’ll be shaping the entire PE culture of our school. From designing a robust curriculum to cheering from the sidelines of local tournaments, you will be the driving force behind our students physical well-being and competitive spirit. Required Qualifications: ➔ HLTA Status: Meet the national HLTA standards or have a Level 4 qualification in education. ➔ Academic Foundation: Level 2 (Grade C/4) or above in English and Maths. ➔ Minimum Level 2 National Governing Body (NGB) coaching award in at least one sport. ➔ First Aid: Valid First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid certificate (essential for sports roles). Our offer to you: ➔ There is no expectation for formal planning! ➔ Wellbeing support for all staff which includes free tea and coffee in the staff lounge at all times and a listening ear should you need it. ➔ We are extremely proud of our unique and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. ➔ We offer staff trust, respect and support. ➔ We offer a range of CPD opportunities, both within and beyond our school. This can vary from individual coaching and subject knowledge development to supporting other schools within the Authority and Academy Trust, where you can develop a network with a range of professionals as well as gain new skills and recognition as a phenomenal practitioner. ➔ A range of opportunities to move on and progress within the Academy Trust. We fully support and encourage staff to take their next steps. ➔ Full training and support to help you to continue to develop within a committed Academy to achieve your full potential. Application packs are available directly from this site or by emailing Jay Handley, HR Manager at Jay.Handley@gbshp.org Application forms should be returned to Jay Handley by email no later than 9am Thursday 23rd April 2026 George Betts Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Hours - Full Time - 37.5 M-F Term Time Only Plus Training Days (39 weeks) 8.30am to 4.30pm Grade - Band E, Points 17 - 24 - (Starting salary £28,158.03) Location - George Betts Primary Academy, West End Avenue, Smethwick, B66 1RF Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 9am