Sports Coach for Children

Location: City of Westminster, London
Salary: £100-£145 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Part-time 2 days a week
Start Date: September 2026

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across the City of Westminster for an enthusiastic and motivated Primary Sports Coach.

This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate working across multiple primary schools, delivering engaging PE lessons, leading extracurricular activities and promoting the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles among young people.

Whether you are an experienced sports coach or looking to develop your career within education, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference within a diverse and vibrant school community.

As a Primary Sports Coach, you will:

• Deliver high-quality PE and sports sessions to pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Support teachers in delivering the PE curriculum.
• Lead a range of extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Encourage participation, teamwork and confidence through sport.
• Support schools with sports days, festivals and inter-school competitions.
• Adapt sessions to suit pupils of varying ages, abilities and needs.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour management and safeguarding at all times.

• Experience working with children in a coaching, educational or sports setting.
• A passion for inspiring young people through physical activity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate pupils of all abilities.
• A flexible and proactive approach to working across multiple school settings.

• Level 2 Sports Coaching Qualification or equivalent.
• Degree in Sports Science, Physical Education or a related subject.
• Experience delivering PE within a primary school environment.
• Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of primary school settings across Westminster.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and friendly recruitment team committed to finding the right role for you.

To apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact:

Abbie Newton-Smith
Recruitment Consultant – TeacherActive
Email: (url removed)
Telephone: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the provision of professional references in line with safeguarding requirements.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.