MLP School and Community Coach

Organisation: Magna Learning Partnership
Salary: 27254-28598 (FTE)
Location: Salisbury
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 21 May 2026
Interview date: 26 May 2026
Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated School and Community Sports Coach to join our Central Team. This varied and rewarding role combines delivery within schools during term time with the development of community and commercial sports activities outside the academic year.

About the Role
The post has two key elements:

School-based delivery (term time) across Primary and Secondary schools within the Trust
Community and commercial sports development during school holidays
The role is mobile, with a fixed timetable and clear objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Schools
Deliver high‑quality PE lessons
Provide mentoring and coaching, including small-group and one‑to‑one pupil support
Lead after‑school clubs and enrichment activities
Deliver Forest School provision (desirable)
Provide cover supervision and appropriate activities as required
Secondary Schools
Coordinate, develop and deliver enrichment activities supporting the sustainability of Opening School Facilities (OSF) grants
Provide mentoring and coaching for individuals and small groups
Support targeted activity provision using OSF equipment, including for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Community & Commercial Delivery (Non‑Term Time)
Outside the academic year, you will support the Commercial Department, helping grow community engagement and revenue‑generating activities to support the Trust’s future development.

This may include evening and weekend work.

Community Activity
Deliver Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF/FUEL) programmes during Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays
Develop community‑based activity programmes using OSF equipment
Work collaboratively with local partner organisations on community projects
Commercial Activity
In collaboration with the Lettings Manager, support the growth of our commercial offer by:

Delivering sports‑themed birthday parties and events
Working with external sporting organisations (e.g. Football Foundation)
Delivering corporate team‑building activities using equipment such as Bubble Football, Tag Archery and Inflatable Assault Courses
About You
We are keen to hear from qualified sports coaches who:

Are enthusiastic about working with children and the wider community
Have excellent communication skills
Can deliver sessions to clear objectives while adapting to different environments
Build positive relationships with a wide range of adults and young people
Are forward‑thinking and innovative, with the confidence to bring new ideas to the organisation
Are excited by the growth of non‑traditional and alternative sporting activities
Why Join Us?
A varied and engaging role across schools, community and commercial settings
The chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives
Scope to innovate and help shape future sports provision across the Trust
How to apply: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/16649/EDV-2026-MLP-63336