Sports Coach Apprenticeship Vacancy, Fixed Term Contract – 2 years

Start Date September 2026

Apprentice Salary £8.00 per hour

(actual salary £11,462)

8.00 am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday (term-time only)

Newton Leys is a vibrant, growing maintained primary school on the edge of Milton Keynes in its ninth year. We are proud to be at the heart of a new and diverse community, helping families build local networks and supporting children to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking to appoint a full time Sports Coach Apprentice, to work across the whole school. We are able to offer you:

·         A purpose built, well-resourced teaching environment

·         A friendly and supportive staff team, and wider school community

·         A commitment to support your ongoing professional development

·         Polite and happy children!

·         Additional hours may also be available in our Holiday Clubs.

About the role:

To assist and support the PE team with the delivery of physical education, sport and physical activity across the school by delivering agreed activities and sessions under the direction of teaching staff. The postholder will promote participation, physical wellbeing and positive behaviour while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for pupils.

Key aspects of the role include:

·         Assist with the delivery of PE lessons

·         Assist with delivering physical activity and engagement at break and lunch times

·         Ensure apprenticeship tasks/assignments are completed on time

Responsibilities:

·         Encourage pupils’ engagement, teamwork and enjoyment of physical activity.

·         Promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

·         Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils by following safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.

·         Prepare, set up and store sports equipment safely.

·         Attend training and meetings relevant to the role, including safeguarding and health & safety.

·         Contribute positively to the ethos and values of the school.

·         Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the grade of the post, as directed by the Headteacher or line manager.

·         Promote physical activity and wellbeing across school.