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We are looking for an engaging and motivated Sports Coach/Specialist P.E. Teaching Assistant to work at our fantastic primary school. We take part in as many of the Harpenden and District sporting fixtures as we can, but we really do want to improve our engagement in more activities...and that is where you would come in. This is a new role for the school, and we are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Sports Coach to join our friendly hardworking team who can think around the issue that we don't have a school field. The role will be teaching P.E. across both Key Stages, with children between the ages of 5 -11. You will cover teachers' release time as well as providing lunch time and after school sporting activities. This role would be for September 2026 and would initially be for 1 year only, but we are hopeful that you will make yourself indispensable and you will stay longer. Harpenden Academy is a one form entry, in the centre of Harpenden. We are a friendly, high achieving school with the ethos of "Educating Hearts and Minds" running through everything that we do. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Responsibility:
Teaching P.E. across both Key Stages, with children between the ages of 5 -11
Cover teachers' release time
Provide lunch time and after school sporting activities
Requirements:
Sports Coaching qualifications and a strong desire to progress into Teaching
Experience working with KS1/2 pupils
Previous experience of working in a school would be an advantage, but it is not essential
Strong communication skills and a knowledge of how to relate to children is vital
Knowledge of the National Curriculum
Nice to have:
Previous experience of working in a school
What we offer:
Friendly children eager to learn
Supportive and outgoing colleagues
Opportunities for professional development that would be Trust wide