Sports Coach

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG.

Job Title:
Sports Coach
Location:
Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH

Salary:
Up to £29,400.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am–4:30pm
Contract:
Permanent | Full Time
Start:
January 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Are you passionate about giving every young person the best possible opportunities through education? Do you believe that, despite trauma or complex backgrounds, pupils can thrive through strong relationships, consistent support, and a nurturing environment?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join Fieldstone School.

About the Role

You will lead high-quality indoor and outdoor physical activity sessions, promote confidence and wellbeing, and support pupils with a range of complex needs. Your work will help pupils develop essential physical, social and emotional skills while fostering a love for movement, health and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and organise engaging sports sessions and physical activities.
• Create developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and motivating activities.
• Work closely with teaching staff to link physical learning with the wider curriculum.
• Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs during activities.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment at all times.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress, sharing insights with the wider team.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Deliver enrichment opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in all aspects of your work.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Experience in sports coaching, physical activity delivery, or similar.

Desirable:

• Level 3 qualification in Sport, Outdoor Education or a related discipline.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or complex learning needs.
• Adaptable, patient and able to tailor activities to individual needs.

Join us

You will play a pivotal role in creating enriching, enjoyable and meaningful experiences for young people, helping them develop confidence, physical skills and a positive mindset. If you are passionate, energetic, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Fieldstone School is an independent day school, supporting the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including a range of behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders or those having faced trauma in their lives.

It is our intention that every student will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education which supports our students to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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