Afternoon Sports Coach

Smart Teachers are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Sports Coach to work with students aged 4 -13 at an independent boys’ school in Camden. This part-time role focuses on providing high-quality coaching during the afternoon sessions, assisting with various sports, including football, rugby, cricket, and athletics.

About the role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging coaching sessions, fostering teamwork, and encouraging a passion for sports among the students. Working closely with the Physical Education department, you will help manage after-school clubs and inter-school competitions

About the school

This prestigious independent boys' school, located in the heart of Camden, has a long history of academic and sporting excellence. The school provides an inspiring and nurturing environment for boys aged 11-18, fostering both intellectual and personal growth. With an emphasis on holistic education, the school encourages students to excel not only academically but also in co-curricular activities, including sports, arts, and leadership development.

What the School Offers:

• A salary scale significantly above that found in the maintained sector, which the Governors review each year to ensure it remains competitive
• Free daily three course buffet style lunches in the term time which can be tailored to dietary needs and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, which can include support in gaining a PGCE or other post-graduate qualification amongst other further training opportunities
• Eligible pension scheme with Death in Service Benefit
• Private Health insurance after qualifying period
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to anonymous counselling services, independent, free and confidential advisory services.
• Access to school counsellors
• Annual flu vaccination
• Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work
• Newly refurbished buildings and teaching spaces, including large and comfortable Staff Rooms

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Afternoon Sports Coach you will:

• Relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., FA Level 1, RFU Level 2, or equivalent in relevant sports)
• Experience coaching boys aged 4-13, preferably in a school environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A passion for sports and working with young people
• DBS clearance required

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable experience as a sports coach in an appropriate setting

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email daniel.uwaifo@smartteachers.co.uk.