Education
School Sports Coach Apprentice
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy · LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Location
Leicester
Postcode
LE5 1TG
Salary
£15,816 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Sports coach (level 4)
Start date
25 August 2026
Application deadline
30 June 2026
Posted
18 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000031727
About the role
- Planning and delivering lessons
- Supporting pupils at breaks and lunchtimes
- Leading activities during unstructured times
- Leading after school clubs
Working week
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 3.30pm (with an additional 2-3 hours for clubs or competitions, timing to be agreed).
Skills
Communication skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiative
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4/C or above
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C or above
Essential
BTEC · Sports related qualification · Grade Pass
Training & development
- Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer / Assessor
- Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
Future prospects
- Higher Education
- Employment at the school
- Coaching in education
- Community sports coaching
- International sports coaching
Company benefits
- 6.3 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Vivup
About Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
We are a large primary school, split across 2 sites and with a specialist provision on site. PE is a strength of our curriculum offer and our sports apprentice will work alongside knowledgeable PE champions as well as highly skilled class teachers and support staff.
Website
www.kestrel-tmet.uk