Job Description

Sports Coach - 2-Form Entry Primary School | Hackney | September 2026

Location: Hackney, East London

Salary: £140 per day

Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026 (2026/2027 Academic Year)

SANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be supporting a welcoming and inclusive 2-form entry primary school in Hackney in their search for an enthusiastic and energetic Sports Coach to join the team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about sport, physical education and promoting healthy lifestyles. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality PE lessons, inspiring pupils to develop confidence, resilience and teamwork while encouraging lifelong participation in physical activity.

The Role

As the school's Sports Coach, you will:

Deliver engaging, inclusive PE lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Plan and lead a range of exciting after-school sports clubs.

Organise and support sports days, festivals and inter-school competitions.

Deliver targeted coaching sessions to individuals and small groups to develop sporting skills and confidence.

Promote positive attitudes towards health, fitness and wellbeing throughout the school.

Work collaboratively with teachers and senior leaders to enhance the school's PE provision.

Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment using effective behaviour management strategies.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

A recognised sports coaching qualification (Level 2 or equivalent).

Experience coaching children, ideally within a primary school or community sports setting.

A passion for inspiring young people through sport and physical activity.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan engaging activities for pupils of all abilities.

A proactive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to working within a school team.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join This School?

Join a friendly and supportive 2-form entry primary school with a strong sense of community.

Work alongside an experienced leadership team that values PE and enrichment opportunities.

Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Make a genuine impact by encouraging children to develop healthy habits, confidence and teamwork.

Competitive daily rate of £120 per day.

Apply Today

To apply for this exciting Sports Coach opportunity, please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Stephanie Watson at SANZA Teaching Agency on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

About SANZA Teaching Agency

SANZA Teaching Agency is a specialist education recruitment agency and a proud Sunday Times Top 100 Employer. We hold the REC Audited Education Gold Standard, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of recruitment, safeguarding and candidate care. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people