Heywood Prep, The Priory, Priory St, Corsham SN13 0AP
Sports Coach
OVERVIEW
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sports Coach to join our vibrant school community, where sport is celebrated as a powerful tool for growth, inclusion, and character development.
This is a dynamic role for a passionate educator with expertise in teaching and coaching hockey, netball, rugby, cricket, and core physical education across a range of primary age groups and abilities.
The successful candidate will inspire pupils through engaging, inclusive lessons aligned with the National Curriculum, while fostering physical, social, and emotional development through sport. Beyond the classroom, you’ll play a key role in leading school teams, officiating fixtures, and enriching our extra-curricular programme.
Reports to: The Head, the Director of Sport
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Contract: Temporary (until February 2025, an extension may be available)
Hours: Part-time: 0.4 FTE (Monday and Wednesday) term time, plus two days pro rata to be worked in holiday club pa (days are flexible, to be agreed with the Holiday Club Manager).
Salary: £11,552 pa (plus overtime for away fixtures where hours extend beyond 3.30pm)
Start Date: Monday 3 November
* Means tested school fee discount
* Personal accident at work cover
* Complimentary lunches
* Pro-rota paid holiday and bank holidays per annum
* Access to the group’s counselling scheme
Job Description:
* To teach and coach hockey or netball or rugby and cricket, and core PE to pupils of varying ages and abilities.
* To plan, deliver and assess lessons in line with the National Curriculum and school ethos.
* To support pupils’ physical, social and emotional development through sport and PE.
* To lead and supervise teams on fixtures against other schools, officiate matches and assist with team selection
* To contribute to extra-curricular sports and enrichment activities, including fixtures
* To maintain high professional standards, being a positive role model for staff and pupils.
* To ensure the safety, inclusion and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.
* A full Paediatric First Aid qualification is desired but training can be provided
Person Specification:
* Coaching/teaching qualifications in various sports
* Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and paediatric first aid.
* Experience of teaching PE and games to pupils of varying ages and abilities.
* Specialist knowledge and playing/coaching experience in either hockey, netball, rugby, or cricket.
* Experience of coaching, refereeing/umpiring, and team management.
* Ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging PE lessons.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Confidence in leading teams, officiating matches, and coordinating fixtures.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.
* Competence in maintaining high professional and behavioural standards.
* Ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of individuals and groups.
* Enthusiastic and passionate about sport and physical education.
* Positive role model with a commitment to pupil welfare and inclusion.
* Team player with a collaborative approach.
* Flexible, resilient, and able to respond effectively to challenges.
* Full Paediatric First Aid qualification. (desirable)
* Experience of working in a school environment.
Interviews:
Thursday 16 October 2025
To apply, please click here to download a Heywood Prep Application Form and email it to jobs@heywoodprep.com. To apply using an online form please click here .
If you have any questions regarding this role, or need an adjustment when applying, please email Mrs Nicky Bartholomew, School Business Manager, directly at jobs@heywoodprep.com
Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to fill the role prior to the closing date. Early applications by prospective candidates are therefore strongly recommended.
Heywood Prep is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.
Heywood Prep is committed to providing a quality all-round education for its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.
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