Primary Education Coach

Palace For Life; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organization in Greater London is seeking a motivated Primary Education Coach to lead PE and the 'Premier League Primary Stars' program in partner schools. The ideal candidate will have coaching experience in primary schools, strong communication skills, and be qualified at FA/UEFA Level 1 or above. This role offers a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality, with a fixed-term contract of one year.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Personal development plan

Discounts and match tickets

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching within primary schools with a proven track record.
• Availability to work a minimum of one evening per week.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons and extracurricular clubs.
• Deliver Premier League Primary Stars sessions.
• Form positive relationships with schools, teachers, and parents.
• Support data collection for funding.
• Assist at events such as tournaments and festivals.
• Coach at Player Development Centres one evening per week.

Skills

Coaching experience in primary schools

Passion for working with children

FA/UEFA qualification at Level 1 or above

Ability to work evenings

Education

FA/UEFA qualification

Relevant multi-sports qualification

Job description

Salary: £27,007 per year

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: 1 year fixed-term (with possibility of extension)

Closing date: 28th January 2026

Interview date: w/c 2nd February 2026

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced sports coach to lead on the delivery of PE and the 'Premier League Primary Stars' programme in our partner primary schools. In addition, you will also deliver football sessions within our player development centres, with the opportunity to gain further experience in this area.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);
• 26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);
• A personal development plan and training opportunities;
• Use the power of sport to make a difference in the lives of young people in South London.

Job Description

As Primary Education Coach you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, active and engaging PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs to children aged 4-11;
• Plan and deliver 'Premier League Primary Stars' sessions including targeted intervention groups, classroom workshops, social action programmes and teacher PE support lessons;
• Form positive relationships with all key partners involved in the programme including schools, teachers and parents;
• Support with the collection of data for Premier League funding;
• Support at a variety of events throughout the year, including school tournaments and festivals, and holiday courses out of school term;
• Work alongside the Foundation's Football Development team, including coaching at Player Development Centres at least one evening a week.

Person Specification

As successful candidate you will have:

• A passion for working in primary schools and using sport to change young peoples lives;
• Experience of coaching within primary schools with a proven track record of achievement;
• Be an FA/UEFA qualified coach at Level 1 or above, and ideally hold other relevant qualifications e.g. multi-sports or HLTA;
• The availability to work a minimum of one evening per week.

Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults at risk who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks before commencing employment.

Equalities

We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.

We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.