Vacancies

Level 4 School Sports Coaching Apprentices

Required September 2025

2-year appointment

30 hours per week

5 days per week term-time only

8.45am – 3.30pm inclusive of 45 minute lunch break

Salary

£12,382.41 per annum (Pro-rata to £17,019 for full time) hourly rate £9.07

We are looking for an enthusiastic aspiring sports coach to join us, supporting the delivery and promoting the enjoyment of sport and PE at Latchmere School, and gaining the Level 4 sports coaching qualification.

You will work under the direction and mentorship of the school’s PE and Sport Leader, supporting pupils across the primary years, from Nursery to Year 6 (4- to 11-year-olds).  Your duties will include supporting the planning and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across a range of sports and physical activities.  You will also support the development of the school’s sports teams, who compete successfully with other schools.

Our ideal candidates will be passionate about sport and probably be accomplished in one or more sports. You will have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team.  You will have a keen interest in and knowledge of a variety of sports, a desire to inspire children and to gain a sports coaching qualification. 

This apprenticeship will be run in conjunction with Ignite Sports who will supervise the award of the Level 4 qualification, a high-level professional qualification.  The programme will focus on a new module each month to develop Knowledge Skills and Behaviours.  Example content: 

• Coaching philosophy and strategies
• Profiling of participants, programme development.
• Skill Acquisition & Talent ID
• Using technology to enhance your coaching

 As part of this programme, you will have the opportunity to become a licenced coach with UK Coaching.

We provide our apprentices with a free lunch every day from the school kitchen. In addition to your salary there is the opportunity to also work in our before and after-school childcare clubs at a rate of £16.17 per hour.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required. 

Latchmere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications:  12.00 noon on Monday 23 June 2025

Interview date: Thursday 3 July 2025