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We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Senior Sports Coach to join our PE department. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering, supporting, and enhancing our sports provision across the school.

As a Senior Sports Coach, you will help lead and deliver an outstanding sports programme, coach school teams, support sports scholars, deliver curriculum lessons, oversee fixtures and inspire pupils to achieve their full potential. Strong coaching skills, excellent communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach are essential to thrive in our dynamic school environment.

Key Requirements:

• Proven coaching experience with primary and secondary-aged pupils.
• Ability to deliver high-quality sessions and support pupils of varying abilities.
• Commitment to extracurricular activities and fixtures, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

About the PE Department

Our department operates across two sites and consists of a dedicated team of six staff delivering Physical Education across all Key Stages. We offer a wide range of competitive and non-competitive sports, with a strong emphasis on health, wellbeing, and inclusive participation.

We have a proud history of success, including National Schools finals and individual pupils achieving national representation.

Extracurricular provision is a cornerstone of our department, with a comprehensive programme of activities and fixtures that run throughout the week and at weekends. We are committed to offering opportunities for all pupils to engage in sport at a level that suits them.

Benefits of working at The Queen’s School

In return for your commitment the School offers:

• A strong sense of community
• Supportive colleagues
• Pension Scheme
• Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts
• On-site parking
• Subsidised meals
• School fees discount
• Regular social events

Remuneration

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience

Hours

The position is 40 hours per week, spread over 6 days, Monday to Saturday during term time in accordance with the requirements of the department and at such further times as are necessary for the proper performance of duties.

Application

Please read the candidate brochure on our website for further information. If, having read the brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form which can be found on the School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/senior-sports-coach/ together with a cover letter. Your cover letter should be no more than one A4 side and addressed to the Head of PE. When writing your letter, you should include:

• Your career pattern to date.
• Your reasons for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.
• The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your cover letter and completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9am on Monday 2 November 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 9 November 2026. If you have not heard from us by 9 November 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

It is The Queen’s School policy that feedback will not be given following application. Please note that applications will only be considered on The Queen’s School’s application form.

For further information, you may wish to visit our website www.thequeensschool.co.uk.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person