Sports Coach & Play Leader at Moorlands Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MPS/44457

Location

Moorlands Road, Mount, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3UH

Contract Type

Temporary/Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
Term Time Only

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 10th Jul, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 14th July

Interview Date(s) Tuesday 14th July

About this Role

This temporary position is to commence immediately. The position is on a fixed term basis, for one year subject to the operational needs of the school.

The successful candidate will work both individually, and as part of a team including Teachers and other support staff and/or one to one with a child to support the learning and welfare of all children at Moorlands. The role will involve leading and organising sporting events both internally and externally, training children for sports events, supporting with behaviour, as well as working in the classroom where needed.

This will be a 25 hour contract, with a flexible working pattern to allow for attendance at sporting events which run outside usual school hours. We are looking for a highly organised individual who will make a significant contribution to sports events at Moorlands.

The successful applicant will provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills and for securing children’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
Energy, patience, enthusiasm and a positive approach to learning are also vital to this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

You are asked to consider the following points when completing your application:

• Please ensure your MyNewTerm portal is up to date

• Please do not submit a C.V. in addition to this application

Please ensure you answer all additional questions

• Please give e-mail addresses for your referees.

The completed application form deadline is 9.00 am, 10^th July 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. We will take up references for all shortlisted candidates at this time. The interview day for shortlisted candidates will take place on Tuesday 14^th July.

If you require further information about the role, please contact the school office, telephone: 01484 655800 or visit the school website at: www.moorlandsprimary.org.uk

Mrs Denney

Headteacher

Contact Details

  Rebecca Quinn
  01484655800
  rquinn@moorlandsprimary.org.uk

Moorlands Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: