OLDHAM ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TRUST RECRUITING PRIMARY P.E DELIVERY LEAD COACH
Oldham Athletic Community Trust (OACT) is looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Primary P.E Delivery Lead Coach to join our team.
As the official charity of Oldham Athletic AFC, OACT is committed to positive action that helps address inequalities faced by communities across the borough, working towards our vision of creating ‘A Better Oldham’ for everyone.
The successful candidate will play a leading role within our primary school provision, helping OACT deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive physical education across schools in Oldham.
Reporting to the School Engagement Manager, the Primary P.E Delivery Lead Coach will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of P.E lessons while supporting teachers and school staff to develop their confidence and capability in delivering P.E and physical activity.
A key focus of the position will be improving the physical literacy, confidence and wellbeing of children through positive physical activity experiences, while contributing towards the Trust’s wider aims and mission.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Title: Primary P.E Delivery Lead Coach
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Salary: £25,878 per annum (pro rata)
Key responsibilities include delivering engaging, inclusive and age-appropriate activities to children and young people, promoting healthy and active lifestyles, supporting school sport events and competitions, developing positive relationships with schools and supporting OACT’s holiday camp provision.
The successful candidate will also act as a positive role model and promote the values of Oldham Athletic Community Trust and Oldham Athletic Football Club.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Applicants must hold an NGB Level 2 qualification, have at least one year’s experience working in a primary school delivering sport, and have their own transport with a full UK driving licence or the ability to travel.
Desirable criteria include additional school-based qualifications, experience delivering curriculum-based primary school P.E, experience within a classroom environment, an Enhanced DBS certificate, safeguarding and first aid qualifications, and further relevant coaching qualifications.
STAFF BENEFITS
OACT employees have access to a range of staff benefits, including access to tickets for home fixtures, an annual salary review, child activity discounts, a Christmas shutdown, company pension and sick pay schemes, gym membership, staff social events, training and development opportunities and 20–25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the application form and optional monitoring and diversity form, and return completed applications to:
applications@oact.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 31st October 2026, 5:00pm
Interview date: Week commencing 9th November 2026
The full job description, application form and optional monitoring and diversity form are available alongside this vacancy.
Oldham Athletic Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with appropriate safeguarding procedures applying to the role.
Join our team and help us use the power of sport and physical activity to inspire children across Oldham and create A Better Oldham.
