Primary PE Specialist Coach

Organisation: Merton School Sports Partnership
Salary: £120-£140 per day
Location: London Borough of Merton
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 27 February 2026
Interview date: 4 March 2026
Job Description: Merton School Sport Partnership are looking to appoint enthusiastic UKCC Level 2 and above PE Coaches, to work during the school day to provide high quality, fun and engaging Physical Education, physical activity and sport sessions for primary aged children, and to support our school sport competitions and festivals across the borough.

We are looking to appoint two to three people, available for 2 – 5 days per week at a range of locations in Merton for the Spring and Summer Term beginning in January 2026 and for rest of the academic year. The positions are suitable for either self-employed people or as casual contracts (PAYE).

As well as providing high games coaching for PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs, dependent on the applicants experience, the role could also include supporting the delivery of our school sports events in a range of sports and activities including football, tag rugby, basketball, swimming, disability sport, multi skills and Young Sport Leaders.

Applicants should have a minimum of a Level 2 UKCC/LTA award in a sport with good experience of delivering a wide range of different sports to primary age children and ideally some experience of coaching in schools. An enhanced DBS, professional references, work history, right to work and proof of Self Employed (IR35) status checks will be made. The safeguarding and protection of children is paramount in our work and Child Protection Training will be need to be completed in advance of work commencing.
How to apply: We are seeking individuals to fill these roles imminently and although recruitment will be ongoing we will close the recruitment process once we have found the right people. If you are keen to find out more and join us please register your interest first at info@mertonssp.org.uk to check if we are still recruiting and we will then send you our application form and job pack.