Job Description

Job description

Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprentice

and Person Specification

Please be aware: Due to PH ActiveEd's commitment and responsibility to the Safeguarding of children and young people, we can only accept applicants that are 18 years old or over.

PH ActiveEd are an award-winning primary school PE and School Sports provider in the South-West. We have an ambitious and innovative team with an exciting and aspiring vision for the future to be the best school sports coaching company in the UK.

If you want to gain valuable vocational experience within a primary school setting and have a passion for sport and providing sporting opportunities to young people then we would love to hear from you.



Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a dedicated, enthusiastic and eager to learn, primary school sports coach apprentice, to join our team.

You will work predominantly alongside our full-time PE staff, shadowing and supporting curriculum PE lessons to learn and enhance your school sport delivery techniques. You will also receive opportunities to deliver independently.

Applicants should be aware of the following key points surrounding our apprenticeship roles prior to applying:

The apprenticeship requires travel to and from local schools and a full clean driving licence and car is an essential requirement for this role Minimum Level 4 in Maths and English Language at GCSE The Level 4 School Sports Coach apprenticeship is a minimum 16-24 month fixed-term position, depending on start date, with the opportunity to progress onto a full-time position with PH ActiveEd depending on performance and demand for our services. The initial employment contract will be 24 months There is an expectation that in the 2 year of the apprenticeship that all apprentices take on the responsibility of independent curriculum delivery Apprentices will deliver our extra-curricular wraparound activities (breakfast clubs are an essential part of the role) and after-school clubs will be delivered based upon demand.
PH ActiveEd offer to successful applicants:

Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week) 14,722.50 per annum (rising to NMW in Year 2) Mileage paid to and from schools @ 28p a mile (subject to change) Opportunities to progress within the company via increased responsibility and promotions with the ultimate aim of progressing to a full-time permanent position. Equipment, resources and uniform Free PH ActiveEd / PH Camps childcare places (for children aged 4+)
Additional Benefits:

Additional Holiday Allowance (based on time with the business) Financial Wellbeing and Planning Support Private Health Care (via Salary Sacrifice) Cycle to Work Scheme Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (via Salary Sacrifice) Ongoing internal and external CPD to increase, improve and add to your management and teaching tool kit (annual staff training week, staff development team, internal training modules, first aid and safeguarding training)
Roles/Responsibilities:

Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality, engaging PE lessons daily Support with the completion of termly assessments and start/end of year impact reports of pupils Plan and deliver extra-curricular breakfast, lunch and after school clubs Liaise with teachers and parents to build positive rapport Complete general administrative roles where required Manage time effectively to complete and stay up to date with course work and assignments Complete all necessary assignments, evaluations and practical assessments as required as part of the Level 4 School Sports Coach apprenticeship, as well online lectures
Candidates will only be considered if they have the following:

Full, clean driving licence (your own transport is essential) The ability to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate
The ideal candidate will have:

Experience of working with primary school-aged children and in a primary school environment BTEC Level qualification in a sport or health and social care related subject Level 1 NGB/Assistant Coaching Qualification (minimum) Safeguarding level 2 training Level 3 PESS qualification Basic understanding of behaviour management and class control Basic understanding of the PE national curriculum
Personal attributes:

Passion and commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging PE, sport and wraparound activities Time management and punctuality Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with both children and adults Reliable Open and honest Eagerness to learn and develop Professional and high personal standards Experience in using IT software
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From 14,722.50 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 26/08/2025