Sports Coach

Location AKS Lytham Independent School

Basis Full Time

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AKS Lytham Independent School 29/06/2026 Sports Coach Apply online

We believe that a great education is one that empowers people to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead with capability and confidence; one that enables people to make a difference in an uncertain but exciting future. We live this every day, with excellent teaching, a wide co-curricular offering and exceptional pastoral support. As an accredited Round Square school, we are able to tap into an international network of educators, helping us to deliver a world-class approach to character education, leadership and enabling our students to develop a global mindset.

We are proud not just of the superb examination results our students achieve, but of the many ways they contribute, whether it is performing on stage, on the sports pitch, in service of others, or elsewhere - there is no typical AKS student. We are fortunate to be set in a stunning beach-front location on the Fylde coast, in wonderful buildings with fantastic facilities.

The magic, though, is in the close community of the school: amongst its students, teachers, parents and support staff, there is a real and tangible warmth, where people are known and supported, challenged and cared for every day.

AKS is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Salary FTE £27,030 Actual £24,560

Contractual hours 44 Basis Full Time Region Lytham St Annes Job category/type Physical Education Date posted 17/06/2026 Job reference REQ
005397

• JD Sports Coach June

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 44 hours aweek, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and 4 hours on Saturday morning, term time only

Closing Date: Monday 29th June at 9.00am – however, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

AKS Lytham seeks to appoint an outstanding Sports Coach (specialising in Rugby, Football or cricket) to contribute to the sporting life of the School. Rugby, football and cricket are played predominately across the Autumn and Spring terms, moving into cricket, tennis and athletics and in the Summer term. The School undertakes a comprehensive Saturday fixture list, as well as mid-week fixtures and well-attended and popular co-curricular activities across the year.

The candidate will assist through expertise in coaching delivery in the PE & Games Department as well as participation in the co-curricular activities. The candidate will therefore support the running of the PE & Games Department as well as always representing the School as required.

As part of the role the successful candidate would assist, as directed by the Head of Boys’ Games, in the continued development of the School’s games programme and they will have the ability to motivate and enthuse students of ages and abilities, across the whole School.

Employee Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Lunch provided in the school dining hall.
• Our Health Cash Plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Our staff have access to discount schemes that save you money on your weekly supermarket shop as well as discounted gym membership, breakdown cover, cycle perchance and car leasing, discounted fees in our independent schools, and hundreds of other discounts and savings.
• We run dozens of professional networks, for both teaching and support staff to help you connect with and learn from colleagues in similar roles.
• We support your wellbeing. Hybrid and flexible working are available where roles allow, and we offer benefits from enhanced parental leave and wellbeing programmes, to eyecare vouchers and free flu vaccines.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details.