Sports Coach

Sports Coach (Junior School)

Location: Maidenhead, SL6
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (8:30am - 5:30pm, flexibility required for fixtures)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start: September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Sports Coach looking to inspire the next generation? Join Claires Court and play a key role in delivering engaging and high-quality sport to our Junior School pupils.

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Sports Coach (Specialist in Netball, Hockey or Athletics) to join our thriving Junior School PE department. You will deliver PE lessons, support games sessions, and run extra-curricular sports clubs, while also assisting with home and away fixtures.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help promote a love of sport and physical activity, while supporting pupils’ development both on and off the field.

About Claires Court
At Claires Court, we aim to develop boys and girls to succeed in life. Our “Claires Court Essentials” philosophy, supported by our Key Values, nurtures confident learners with strong self-belief, curiosity, and a positive approach to learning. From Nursery to Sixth Form, we provide tailored learning environments for every child.

Key Responsibilities
• Coach a range of sports including netball, hockey, and athletics
• Deliver PE lessons and support games sessions
• Assist with extra-curricular sports clubs and team fixtures
• Support the organisation of inter-house competitions and sports events
• Promote the value of sport for physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• Assist with planning and preparing lessons alongside colleagues
• Support school trips and residential activities where required
• Complete administrative tasks such as recording results and preparing team sheets
• Assist with promoting sporting success via school communications and displays
• Ensure equipment is prepared and stored correctly
• Support supervision of pupils where required, including school transport

Person Specification
• Passionate about engaging Junior pupils in sport
• Experience coaching netball, hockey, or athletics
• Qualified coach in one of these sports or holds a sports-related degree
• Patient, motivating, and able to inspire confidence and respect
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to school life

What We Offer
• Term-time only working
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking PE department
• Competitive salary

Safeguarding
Claires Court Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

This role involves regulated activity with children. Candidates invited to interview should expect discussion relating to safeguarding and child welfare.

Apply today, applications must be received by 8am on Monday 24 August 2026. Please apply early as applications are considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date.

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