Assistant Sports Enrichment Officer and Community Activator

The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for an Assistant Sports Enrichment Officer and Community Activator. This role could be your next career opportunity. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

This role will have responsibility for enhancing participation and provision across the academy within enrichment before, during and after school. You will organise and deliver events, clubs and fixtures on the school site and support Primary Outreach. 

The role will also work closely with the Head of PE and Sports Enrichment Officer to ensure all enrichment opportunities are promoted, reported, and organised to a high standard. 

You will also run community sport sessions at Havelock Academy in the evening, and encourage Havelock and Humberston pupils to attend, alongside DRET Primary pupils. 

Permanent role, 35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, based in Grimsby

Salary & Benefits

• NJC3 £22,737 FTE, £19,376.55 pro rata
• 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
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• NGB qualification or significant experience within sport
• Passion for sport and experience in coaching, development, organisation or delivery of sport
• Experience of working with young people
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver successful sports sessions
• Willing to learn, and keen to progress as an individual
• 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) including presentations
• 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
• Awareness of safeguarding legislation and issues and full commitment to safeguarding practice
• Willingness to travel for competitions, events and fixtures
• Ability to communicate with pupils, parents, staff and other members of the Trust
• Enthusiastic and energetic approach, with a can-do attitude
• Flexible approach to duties undertaken and working
• Ability to deliver and manage sessions with large numbers of students

(Please see attached job description for full person specification)

 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 34 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 use the ‘apply now’ button. 

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.

Benefits:

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