Key Role Information

Salary
£Actual Salary - £29,698 per annum
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
02/07/2026 12:00
Interview
13/7/2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale | SCP18
Department
PE
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
36.00
Weeks per year
43.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

PE Cover Supervisor, Administrator & Sports Coach with Rugby Experience

36 HOURS PER WEEK X 38 WEEKS PER YEAR (TERM TIME + CPD)

SP18 - GRADE 5

Actual Salary - £29,698.81 per annum

REQUIRED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026

 

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

 

At our school, we prioritise staff well-being and professional fulfilment, offering a range of benefits to support a positive work-life balance. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, with senior leadership placing staff well-being at the heart of decision-making. We offer the following benefits which we feel enhance our vibrant and welcoming community:

·        Priority admissions for children of staff who meet the admissions criteria

·        Reduced teaching load for all teaching staff

·        Additional protected PPA time

·        Option to take PPA at home

·        Annual paid well-being day for every member of staff, to be taken at any time with agreement of the Head

·        Two-week October half term

·        A substantial program of TLR3s and other CPD opportunities to support career development

·        Employee assistance program

·        Free flu vaccinations

·        DSE eye test and glasses

·        Complimentary tea and coffee

·        Regular staff social events

·        An extensive extra-curricular offer, with opportunities for staff to be involved in a wide range of exciting educational visits abroad

·        Strong ties to The Worshipful Company of Coopers, offering a range of opportunities and experiences in the City of London

·        A discretionary ‘golden hello’ may be available for an exceptional candidate


We are seeking a confident, reliable and adaptable PE Cover Supervisor, Administrator & Sports Coach with Rugby Experience to join our thriving school community.


This role contributes to the department’s objective of delivering an exceptional sporting programme for all students, regardless ability. The successful candidate will help promote a consistent, inclusive and aspirational environment that encourages participation, teamwork and excellence.


As the number one state school for sport in the country, our extra-curricular programme is at the heart of school life. The department enjoys an enviable regional and national reputation across a wide variety of sports, regularly competing in national finals and securing multiple national titles each year. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly successful department and make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and sporting development.


We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies. More information on the school can be found on the school website.

 

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

 

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Helen Davies (Head of Physical Education and Sport) for an informal chat about the post; hda@cooperscoborn.co.uk


Closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 2nd July 2026 at Noon

 

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

 

CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

 

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks

 

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.


Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

A strong commitment to the school's value of "Love as Brethren", with a clear focus on prioritising students' learning, wellbeing and safetyessential
Positive, proactive and charismatic, with the ability to motivate and inspire studentsessential
Excellent communication skills, enabling the delivery of clear instructions, the setting of expectations, and the creation of a positive working environmentessential
Compassion and empathy to support students of all abilities in achieving their full potentialessential
The ability to manage behaviour effectively and consistently in line with school policyessential
The ability to build, develop and maintain successful and purposeful relationships with students, staff, parents and all other key stakeholdersessential
Demonstrably professional, honest and loyal at all timesessential
The ability to work effectively and efficiently, using initiative, both independently and as part of a cohesive teamessential
Calmness, fairness and sound judgement in competitive and pressurised situationsessential
The ability to foster a winning mentality underpinned by dedication, teamwork and resilienceessential
A willingness to go above and beyond in the achievement of individual, team and school goalsessential
The ability to deliver high-quality coaching sessions and to organise teams effectivelyessential

An awareness, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion

An awareness, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and inclusionessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detailessential
Strong written and verbal communication skills across staff, parents and studentsessential
Highly confident in Microsoft Office and online management platformsessential

Qualifications

A full UK manual driving licence, with the ability to drive students in a minibusessential
Coaching qualifications in a sportessential
England Rugby Coaching Award (equivalent to previous Level 2 qualification)

Understanding the principles with regard to safeguarding children

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in school essential

The Coopers Company and Coborn School

Samantha Durrell

recruitment@cooperscoborn.co.uk

St Mary’s Lane

Upminster
Essex
RM14 3HS

Safeguarding Information

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

 

The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves “regulated activity”. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

 

All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List information, where applicable to the role in question. Additionally, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.