About LaunchPad Sports
LaunchPad Sports is one of the UK’s fastest-growing primary sports providers, delivering high-energy, fun-first programmes in schools and communities. From our popular School Series football tournaments to Future Flyers and My First Sports Club, we’re on a mission to make sport exciting, inclusive, and part of every child’s daily life.
We’re now taking our next big step: launching PE programmes in schools built around the same energy, innovation and inclusivity we’re known for.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced PE Lead to drive the design, launch, and delivery of LaunchPad’s new primary school PE curriculum. You will shape how PE is delivered across our partner schools, lead by example in the classroom, and play a key role in building and mentoring a team of future PE educators.
This is a unique opportunity to bring creativity and leadership into a role that blends delivery, curriculum development, and team growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of LaunchPad’s PE curriculum in line with the national curriculum and our fun-first, inclusive ethos.
- Deliver outstanding PE lessons across multiple primary school year groups (Reception – Year 6).
- Model excellent teaching practice and mentor trainee coaches and PE teachers.
- Collaborate with the LaunchPad team to design innovative units, lesson plans, and resources.
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of PE teachers and sports coaches.
- Build strong relationships with schools, headteachers and PE coordinators.
- Support monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of our impact on pupil progress and enjoyment.
- Contribute to the future vision and national growth of LaunchPad’s in-school PE offer.
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified PE specialist or teacher (QTS desirable but not essential).
- Proven experience delivering high-quality PE in primary schools.
- A passion for inclusive, child-led learning through sport.
- Strong leadership skills and a desire to grow and manage a team.
- Creative thinker who wants to innovate PE delivery in schools.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Flexible, proactive, and excited to be part of a growing, mission-driven company.
Why Join LaunchPad Sports?
- Be at the forefront of changing how PE is delivered in schools.
- Shape your own team and curriculum.
- Join a forward-thinking, growing company with strong values and purpose.
- Enjoy flexible working, CPD opportunities, and supportive leadership.
- Make a genuine impact on children’s confidence, health and love for movement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LPPE
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
