Netball Programme Co-ordinator and Coach

We’re inviting applications for a Netball Programme Co-ordinator and Coach to work across two of our secondary academies, and wider across the Trust. 

This role will have responsibility for improving performance within our Sixth Form Netball Academy, alongside enhancing participation and provision across years 7 – 10 netball clubs and teams at both Charnwood College and one day a week at Lodge Park Academy. 

Depending on hours and availability, the coach also has the opportunity to run Trust wide Netball opportunities including Masterclasses, Development Days and Trust Competitions. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for the candidate to develop and grow our Netball programme and their role within the Trust. The role will work closely with the PE and DRET Sport team to ensure sessions are planned, reported, and delivered to a high standard. 

The Trust is passionate about sport and we’re looking for someone to improve participation, performance and opportunities for our pupils. Whether you are new to coaching or have many years experience in Netball.

About the role

It is a 24 months fixed-term, term time role working 21 - 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

The actual working pattern can be discussed during interviews.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 9 - NJC 25 depending on experience and qualifications (FTE £25,119 to £33,945 per annum, £13.02 - £17.59 per hour)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Qualifications and Professional Development

 Essential

• Coaching qualification or significant experience within Netball
• Passion for Netball which could be drawn on to benefit the academy and pupils
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver meaningful coaching sessions

Desirable

• Willing to undertake additional NGB coaching qualifications
• Experience of working in schools
• Holder of a current first aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training
• Holder of a current safeguarding qualification, or willingness to undertake training

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience

Essential

• Positive role model, demonstrating self-motivation and mature interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a warm, respectful, and valued rapport with young people.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and high level organisation skills.
• Able to use your own initiative to drive participation and improve performance
• High personal and professional standards, including recognition of the confidentiality issues impacting upon work in a school (e.g. access to sensitive pupil medical or family information).
• Awareness of safeguarding legislation and issues and full commitment to safeguarding practice.
• Ability to communicate with pupils, parents, staff and other members of the Trust
• Enthusiastic and energetic approach, with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to develop a programme to ensure progression and improvement

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here". 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.