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Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprentice

PH ActiveEd · Chippenham · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Sports coach (level 4)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard.

Sector-specific CPD, such as:

  • Multi-skills coaching - practical coaching skills
  • Behaviour management
  • Practical PE curriculum
  • Outdoor adventurous activities
  • Gymnastics
  • Dance
  • Safeguarding/prevention
  • Mental health and well-being

Your training

  • Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Where it leads

We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

  • Careers within the sport coaching industry
  • Careers within the education sector, including Behaviour & Learning Mentors, Teaching Assistants and Primary Teaching
  • Potential for further employment with the employer
  • Opportunity for further education
  • Candidates successfully achieving this apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as a Practitioner

About PH ActiveEd

PH ActiveEd are an award-winning primary school PE and School Sports provider in the South-West. We have an ambitious and innovative team with an exciting and aspiring vision for the future to be the best school sports coaching company in the UK. If you want to gain valuable vocational experience within a primary school setting and have a passion for sport and providing sporting opportunities to young people then we would love to hear from you. Job Description Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a dedicated, enthusiastic and eager to learn, primary school sports coach apprentice, to join our team. You will work predominantly alongside our full-time PE staff, shadowing and supporting curriculum PE lessons to learn and enhance your school sport delivery techniques. You will also receive opportunities to deliver independently. Applicants should be aware of the following key points surrounding our apprenticeship roles prior to applying: • The Level 4 School Sports Coach apprenticeship is a minimum 16-24 month fixed-term position, depending on start date, with the opportunity to progress onto a full-time position with PH ActiveEd depending on performance and demand for our services. The initial employment contract will be 24 months • The apprenticeship requires travel to and from local schools and a full clean driving licence and car is an essential requirement for this role • There is an expectation that in the 2nd year of the apprenticeship that all apprentices take on the responsibility of independent curriculum delivery • Apprentices will deliver our extra-curricular wraparound activities (breakfast clubs are an essential part of the role) and after-school clubs will be delivered based upon demand.

Things to consider

Candidates must be confident and happy to travel to and from the school location each day. Please only apply for this apprenticeship if the location suits your mode of transport and travel times etc.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • BTEC Health and Social Care (grade Distinction) — desired
  • BTEC Sport (grade Distinction) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN15 3SY

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