Sports Coach
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,617 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade 2 SCP 3 (Outer London): £28,617 FTE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Thurrock, England, RM16 6SA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Harris Federation |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 912290770 |
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About UsHarris Primary Academy Mayflower is a thriving and successful school, proudly judged Outstanding in every category by Ofsted in May 2017. Our most recent inspection in November 2024 reaffirmed this status, highlighting our commitment to excellence. Ofsted noted:
“The high expectations of ‘Excellence, Every Child, Every Day’ underpin all that happens at school.” — Ofsted, November 2024
We are a five-form entry primary academy, currently educating over 1,100 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. As the largest primary free school in the country, our growth and success have been made possible through the support of the Harris Federation, the Department for Education, and Thurrock Council.
We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other Academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding.
Our vision, “Excellence, Every Child, Every Day,” is at the heart of everything we do.
Our core values — Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community, and Achievement — are the foundation of our academy. These values are consistently modelled by pupils, staff, and families alike, both within and beyond the school gates. They shape our culture and contribute to the exceptional outcomes our children achieve year after year. SummaryWe are looking to appoint a Sports Coach at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower to support children in their PE lessons and clubs and lead the establishment of the EA Legacy Football Academy.
The actual salary for this role will be £24,060 (37.5 hours per week 38 weeks per year). The position is offered as a fixed-term contract to December 2026. Main Areas of ResponsibilityAs Sports Coach, your responsibilities will include:
Leading specialised football sessions for the KS1 and KS2 children selected to participate in the EA Legacy Football Academy
Being part of the selection process in identifying talented students to join the EA Legacy Football Academy
Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for PE lessons, clubs and sessions are to the specification of the teacher requisitions
Preparing equipment for sporting fixtures
Helping with the organisation and running of events such as sports presentation evening, sports days, inter-school competitions
Maintaining all sports equipment and ensure that storage rooms are kept clean and tidy and that equipment is stored in a safe and orderly fashion when not in use
Supervising and supporting identified children in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified child's learning needs
Assisting in evaluating identified children’s progress through agreed assessment activities
Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress and needs
Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
“The high expectations of ‘Excellence, Every Child, Every Day’ underpin all that happens at school.” — Ofsted, November 2024
We are a five-form entry primary academy, currently educating over 1,100 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. As the largest primary free school in the country, our growth and success have been made possible through the support of the Harris Federation, the Department for Education, and Thurrock Council.
We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other Academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding.
Our vision, “Excellence, Every Child, Every Day,” is at the heart of everything we do.
Our core values — Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community, and Achievement — are the foundation of our academy. These values are consistently modelled by pupils, staff, and families alike, both within and beyond the school gates. They shape our culture and contribute to the exceptional outcomes our children achieve year after year. SummaryWe are looking to appoint a Sports Coach at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower to support children in their PE lessons and clubs and lead the establishment of the EA Legacy Football Academy.
The actual salary for this role will be £24,060 (37.5 hours per week 38 weeks per year). The position is offered as a fixed-term contract to December 2026. Main Areas of ResponsibilityAs Sports Coach, your responsibilities will include:
Leading specialised football sessions for the KS1 and KS2 children selected to participate in the EA Legacy Football Academy
Being part of the selection process in identifying talented students to join the EA Legacy Football Academy
Ensuring equipment and materials prepared for PE lessons, clubs and sessions are to the specification of the teacher requisitions
Preparing equipment for sporting fixtures
Helping with the organisation and running of events such as sports presentation evening, sports days, inter-school competitions
Maintaining all sports equipment and ensure that storage rooms are kept clean and tidy and that equipment is stored in a safe and orderly fashion when not in use
Supervising and supporting identified children in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified child's learning needs
Assisting in evaluating identified children’s progress through agreed assessment activities
Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress and needs
Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.