Sports Coach - Fixed Term

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2017-249S
• Posted:04/07/2025
• Pay:£23,555.64(FTE) Estimated Actual £16,077.10
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:13/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:17th July 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about inspiring children through sport and physical activity?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Sports Coach to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a fixed term maternity cover contract ending on the 23/07/2026

This is an exciting opportunity to help children aged 4–11 develop physical skills, confidence, and a love for movement through engaging PE lessons and extracurricular activities. You’ll play a key role in promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and positive attitudes toward sport within our school community.

The ideal Sports Coach will be someone who is: 

*Experienced with working with primary-aged children.

*Someone energetic, Enthusiastic, reliable, and confident in leading a range of sports and activities.

*A great communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

*A team player who is committed to the safety, well-being, and development of all children.

*Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

*Confident in using a range of resources to make Physical Education engaging 

*Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust

*Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

We know you’re going to do great things as a Sports Coach, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. 

 We can offer you:

* Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career

* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons

* Cycle to work scheme 

* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

* Free eye tests              

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Information about the school

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 4-11 years in Margate, Kent.

This is a school rated GOOD by Ofsted (2018).

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we are a forward looking and innovative school with excellent staff who are committed to our vision statement; Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures.

Our school values underpin our teaching pedagogy and our motivation for teaching:

Respect Endeavour Fairness Leadership Enjoyment Contribution Trust

We can offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and networking within our family of schools in Thanet and beyond.

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure, social media and barring service check.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hannah Taylor
• Address:St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
• Telephone: (01843) 223989
• Email: admin@dmpa-tkat.org

Fax: 01843 230679

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• Job Description