PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) COACH
Description
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) COACH
Apex Pinelands | Full-time | Grades 1–3 & 8–9 | Start: January 2027
Love sport and working with children? Join our founding team as PE Coach. You’ll teach Physical Education to our Grade 1 to 3 and Grade 8 and 9 scholars at Apex Pinelands, following the CAPS curriculum and helping every child grow in physical skills, confidence, teamwork and sportsmanship.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Plan, teach and assess age-appropriate PE lessons for Grades 1 to 3, following the CAPS Physical Education programme in Life Skills.
- Plan, teach and assess PE for Grades 8 and 9, following the Physical Education component of CAPS Life Orientation.
- Build fundamental movement skills through games and play.
- Keep every lesson safe, inclusive and fun, adapting activities for different ages and abilities.
- Help build our sporting culture from day one, including sports days and school events.
- Model and strengthen the Apex values on and off the field.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Matric (required).
- Sports coaching, PE or related training and First Aid certification are advantageous.
- Experience in sports coaching or competitive, school or club sport. Experience with children or teaching PE is beneficial.
- Confident teaching young children (6 to 9 years old) and teenagers, and able to plan structured lessons that follow a curriculum.
- Fluent in English; Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa advantageous.
- Energetic, patient and reliable, with strong group management skills.
- Takes initiative, works independently, collaborates well and upholds our school values: Grit, Responsibility, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity and Respect.
PRACTICAL BITS
- Full-time position, based at Apex Pinelands, Conradie Park, Pinelands.
- Reliable transport required.
- Appointment subject to satisfactory safeguarding and background checks, including child protection clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
Email your CV, a short motivation letter and two contactable referees to both principals: Tamsin Carelse (Primary) at tcarelse@apexpinelands.org and Florance Vermeulen (High School) at fvermeulen@apexpinelands.org.
Subject line: 2027 Physical Education Coach
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Your information is handled in line with POPIA.
Whatever It Takes
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