Sports Coach

Female Sports Coach

Full Time Permanent September 2026 Start

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale 1-6

Are you passionate about sport, fitness and inspiring young people to be active and confident? We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Female Sports Coach to join a successful secondary school in Cheshunt from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in education and PE. Whether you already have school-based coaching experience or are looking to take your first step into teaching, this role offers excellent training, support and future progression opportunities.

The school has a strong reputation locally, with students who are respectful, motivated and enjoy taking part in sport and extracurricular activities. Staff benefit from a positive working culture, supportive leadership and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

The Role

You will work closely with the PE department to:

• Deliver high-quality sports coaching sessions across a range of activities

• Support PE lessons and extracurricular clubs

• Encourage participation, teamwork and confidence in sport

• Help organise fixtures, competitions and school sporting events

• Build positive relationships with students and staff

• Support the wider life of the school community

What We're Looking For

• A passion for sport and working with young people

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A positive, energetic and professional approach

• Experience coaching or working with children is desirable

• An interest in progressing into PE teaching in the future would be advantageous

Why Join This School?

• Supportive and experienced PE department

• Well-behaved students who respond positively to staff

• Strong leadership team with a collaborative culture

• Excellent opportunities for future teacher training and PE teaching routes

• A school recognised by Ofsted for its positive environment and high expectations

• Good work-life balance and staff wellbeing support

• Free on-site parking

• Permanent contract with long-term career progression

This post is restricted to female applicants due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Application Process

To apply for this Sports Coach role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Sports Coach role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Sports Coach, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Sports Coach candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This Sports Coach post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Sports Coach opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Sports Coach role within 48 hours.

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