Sports Coach

The Westminster School, Rowley Regis
Salary: Grade D, SCP 9-17 - (£27,254 - £31,022 p.a.) Actual Salary £24,319 - £28,321 p.a. + SEN Allowance
Hours: 37 hours per week - Term Time Only + 5 INSET Days
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: PE Teacher / TLR

Closing Date - Friday 18 September 2026, 9am

Interview Date - TBC

About the Role

As part of our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Sports Coach to join our Special School. Our School is extremely successful and employs a range of dynamic teaching methods and is committed to innovative curriculum development and its practices put it at the forefront of learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in delivering high-quality physical education and promoting healthy, active lifestyles across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PE lessons to support teachers' PPA time
• Work alongside staff to model effective PE practice
• Organise and lead lunchtime activities
• Support the delivery of the PE curriculum
• Assist with inter-school competitions and events
• Maintain and prepare sports equipment
• Assess pupils' progress and contribute to reporting
• Support planning and monitoring of Sports Premium

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a school setting
• Level 3 coaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of school sport environments
• Understanding of Primary PE and Sports Premium
• Positive role model with enthusiasm for sport

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Our school is a safe, happy and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences. The Westminster School offers a unique atmosphere rich with opportunities and resources. Our staff are valued members of the school community and form strong supportive relationships with the exceptional pupils in our care.

Our school caters for 302 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.

The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42million Rowley Learning Campus.

Staff benefits include:

• A Contributory Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development priorities of the school.
• First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
• Free Occupational Health Services
• Family Friendly Policies
• Free Parking on Site
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes

Our school is led by a dedicated Executive Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team who are supported by a committed Governing Board and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, and are transforming the lives of our young people.

The School is committed to equal opportunities and we have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy go to the Policy Section of our website at

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.