Sports Coach

Inspire young athletes, enjoy term time working and develop your coaching career at a welcoming school with excellent facilities.

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Sports Coach, Junior School

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Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6

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Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only

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Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

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Start date: September 2026

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Closing date: 8am on Monday 24 August 2026

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Turn your passion for sport into a rewarding career

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Claires Court is looking for an energetic Sports Coach to join our Junior School team, primarily coaching girls in netball, hockey and athletics. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced coach, sports graduate or community sports professional who enjoys helping young people build confidence, develop new skills and discover a love of sport.

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Previous school experience is not essential. What matters most is your ability to inspire pupils, communicate well and bring enthusiasm to every session. You will join a positive school environment offering term time working, free lunches, free parking, a workplace pension, professional development and access to excellent facilities, including an indoor sports hall and new Astro pitch.

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About the role

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Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will deliver PE lessons, support games sessions, lead extracurricular clubs and assist with fixtures, competitions and sporting events. The role mainly focuses on coaching Junior girls in netball, hockey and athletics, helping pupils of all abilities improve their skills and enjoyment of physical activity.

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You will work seven hours per day, typically 9am to 4.30pm or 10am to 5.30pm, depending on the timetable. Evening and weekend fixtures are rare.

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Key responsibilities

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• Deliver games sessions
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• Coach netball, hockey, athletics and other sports
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• Lead clubs and support fixtures
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• Help organise sports days, competitions and events
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• Assist with planning, equipment and team administration
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• Support pupil supervision, trips and residential activities
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• Contribute to wider school life
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About you

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You will be positive, approachable and enthusiastic about helping young people enjoy sport. You may already work in a school, sports club or community programme, or you may be a sports graduate looking to build experience and develop a career in education.

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We would love to hear from you if you have:

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• Experience coaching netball, hockey, athletics or another relevant sport
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• A sports related degree, coaching qualification or strong practical experience
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• The ability to motivate and engage young people
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• A patient and supportive coaching style
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• Strong communication and teamwork skills
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• A proactive and flexible approach
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A driving licence is not required, although it may be useful for travelling to and from the Junior School site.

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What Claires Court offers

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• Term time only working
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• Free lunches during the working day
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• Free onsite parking
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• Workplace pension
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• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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• Access to gym facilities at the Senior School sites
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• Excellent indoor and outdoor sporting facilities
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• A new, high quality Astro pitch
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• Beautiful school grounds
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• A welcoming and supportive team
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• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people
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Apply today

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If you are ready to bring your energy, coaching experience and enthusiasm to a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.

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Applications must be received by 8am on Monday 24 August 2026.

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and Claires Court reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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Claires Court Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre employment checks.

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This role involves regulated activity with children. Candidates invited to interview should expect safeguarding and child welfare to form part of the discussion.

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