Job description

Primary School Sports Coach

Location: Leicestershire
Pay: £90 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / September starts available
Contract Type: Long Term / Temporary – Full-time & Part-time


Are you passionate about sport and inspiring young people?

GSL Education Leicester are currently recruiting a Primary Sports Coach to work across a range of supportive and inclusive primary schools in Leicestershire. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual who can promote physical activity, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles among pupils.


About the Role

The successful Sports Coach will work as part of a dynamic school team, delivering engaging PE lessons and supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will play an important role in encouraging participation, building confidence, and developing key physical skills.


The Successful Candidate Will:

  • Have experience coaching sports or working with children
  • Be confident delivering PE sessions across primary age groups
  • Promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive behaviour
  • Support pupils with varying abilities and needs
  • Have strong communication and organisational skills
  • Be passionate about sport, fitness, and youth development

Additional Benefits

  • Access to accredited education-relevant CPD courses
  • Opportunity to work across a variety of school settings
  • Potential to secure a permanent position

Safeguarding & Compliance

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.


Apply Now

For more information or to register your interest in this Primary School Sports Coach role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Leicestershire.