Job Description

Sports Coach - Primary School, Milton Keynes
Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about sport, physical activity, and inspiring children to develop confidence, teamwork, and a love for being active? Do you enjoy coaching, motivating, and supporting young people to build skills, resilience, and positive attitudes through sport?

A welcoming primary school in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join their team on a permanent basis from September 2026. This is a full-time opportunity within a supportive and inclusive school environment, ideal for someone looking to develop their career in education, coaching, or child development.

Whether you are a sports graduate, an experienced coach, or someone with a strong passion for physical education and working with primary-aged children, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' confidence, wellbeing, and engagement through sport.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of high-quality PE sessions across the primary age range

  • Coach pupils across a variety of sports during curriculum lessons, clubs, and enrichment activities

  • Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage participation and enjoyment

  • Support the organisation of school sports events, competitions, and fixtures

  • Encourage teamwork, confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes towards physical activity

  • Support pupils of all abilities, including those who may need additional encouragement to participate

  • Help create a fun, inclusive, and energetic sporting environment

  • Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to support the wider PE curriculum

What We're Looking For:

  • A strong passion for sport, PE, fitness, and working with children

  • Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting young people (school, club, or community setting desirable)

  • Confident, enthusiastic, and able to engage pupils of all abilities

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A proactive, reliable, and positive approach

  • Ability to encourage participation and create an inclusive sporting environment

  • Relevant sports qualifications (e.g. Sports Coaching, Sports Science degree, or coaching badges) are welcomed but not essential

What's on Offer:

  • A full-time, permanent Sports Coach position starting September 2026

  • Opportunity to work within a supportive primary school in Milton Keynes

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

  • A rewarding role supporting children's physical development and wellbeing

  • Opportunities to develop your career within education, coaching, or youth development

If you are ready to inspire young learners and help children develop confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of sport within a primary school setting in Milton Keynes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting permanent Sports Coach opportunity starting September 2026.