Sports Coach

Sports Coach – Primary School (Enfield, London)

About the Role

Teach Now is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and dynamic Sports Coach to join a thriving primary school in Enfield.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sport and physical education to make a meaningful impact on children’s confidence, wellbeing, and love for being active.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality PE lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, helping pupils develop key physical skills, teamwork, and resilience. The role combines teaching, supervision, and enrichment, offering variety and genuine reward throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons in line with the school’s PE curriculum and progression plans.

• Teach a wide range of sports and activities, including dance, gymnastics, games, and orienteering.

• Model safe and effective use of equipment, encouraging confidence and responsibility in pupils.

• Lead Breakfast Club and after-school sports sessions, promoting active participation across all age groups.

• Support and plan school sporting events and inter-school competitions.

• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive approach to physical activity.

• Promote pupil wellbeing and healthy lifestyles across the school community.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to maintain high standards of behaviour, engagement, and safety.

About You

You will:

• Have experience delivering PE or sports coaching to primary-aged children.

• Be energetic, positive, and well-organised, with a genuine passion for sport and education.

• Demonstrate strong communication and behaviour management skills.

• Understand safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessment in school settings.

• Hold a relevant sports coaching qualification or equivalent experience (QTS desirable but not essential).

This is a highly valued role in a school with high expectations and a commitment to excellence — perfect for someone ready to take ownership of PE delivery and inspire pupils through sport.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance