Job Description
Who are we:
Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.
Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.
About the opportunity: Everton in the Community is seeking to appoint a number of Casual Primary Education Coach(es) who will deliver and monitor high quality primary school programmes to schools throughout Merseyside, to increase participation among participants of all abilities.
As a Primary Education Casual Coach, you will deliver and evaluate high quality classroom interventions in math’s, English and PSHE alongside upskilling and developing teacher subject knowledge when delivering the PE National Curriculum. This may include whole class support, targeted group or targeted individual support.
You will inspire and empower young people to pursue positive change, live healthier lives and transition and contribute towards creating ‘stronger communities and brighter futures’.
Please be advised this is not a football coaching role.
Other key responsibilities will include:
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Delivery of lessons pre-planned for Primary Stars program to children aged 5-11
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Support teachers in enhancing PE and school sport skills
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Deliver the following to a variety of ages and individual needs including; Maths, English and PSHE targeted interventions/mentoring. Football focused delivery, Girls football ASC, Social action, SEN/D provision, Transition from KS2 to KS3 and Attendance. Ensuring that all activities delivered reflect the national curriculum and OFSTED guidelines
Safeguarding
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To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines
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To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment
Who we are looking for: We are looking for individuals who have previous experience of working in schools and community settings specifically within the 5-11 age group and who have been identified as SEND and who have good knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals skills of a number of sports.
Essential qualifications include:
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NGB level 2 in at least one sport
This position will be offered on a Casual basis working as and when required to suit the needs of the programme.
The main location for this role will be within the Everton in the Community campus. However, the postholder will be required to be mobile across schools and community venues across Merseyside
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th February 2026 however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com
To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’s, Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.
