Sports Coach

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support children and young people through high-quality physical education and swimming provision in a specialist educational setting.

Job details

Location

Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire

Salary

Actual salary £21,182.84 – 25,408.56 (FTE £27,207 - £28,586)

Hours of work

Permanent contract, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday; Term time only plus working 1 week during school closure period

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

July 21, 2026

Job Title: Sports Coach

Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire

Salary: Actual salary £21,182.84 – 25,408.56
(FTE £27,207 – £28,586)

Working pattern: 35 hours a week, permanent contract, term time  plus working 1 week during school closure period

Start Date: September 2026 

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Sports Coach to join our team at Dawn House School. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support children and young people through high-quality physical education and swimming provision in a specialist educational setting.

Working closely with teachers, therapists, teaching assistants, residential staff, and the wellbeing team, you will play a key role in promoting pupils’ physical development, confidence, wellbeing, and enjoyment of sport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging swimming lessons and PE sessions for pupils of varying ages and abilities.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and support pupils to achieve their personal goals.
• Lead PE sessions independently and collaboratively alongside teaching staff.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils by maintaining high standards of supervision during all sporting activities.
• Promote teamwork, confidence, resilience, and positive participation in physical education.

What we are looking for someone who:

• Passionate about inspiring children and young people through sport and physical activity.
• Experienced in delivering PE sessions and swimming lessons.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment where every pupil can succeed.

About Us
Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.

How to Apply

Have a look at our application pack to find out more about this opportunity and the difference you can make to children’s lives.

To apply, please send your completed application form to Catherine Ingram at catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk by 9am on Tuesday 21 July 2026

Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator on 01623 795361. To apply please complete and return an Application form to catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Find out what this means here

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here: School Safeguarding Policy