Netball Coach

Charnwood College have an amazing and unique opportunity for a Netball Coach. 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.

About the role

The role, based out of Loughborough but with the option to work across the David Ross Education Trust, will have responsibility for improving performance within our Sixth Form Netball Academy, alongside enhancing participation and provision across years 7 – 10. In addition, the requirement to improve performance within our Sixth Form Netball Academy and enhance participation and provision across years 7 – 10 netball clubs , teams and Charnwood Comets.

Depending on hours and availability, the coach may also run Trust Wide Netball opportunities including masterclasses, development days, trust competitions and All Stars.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and grow our Netball programme and their role within Charnwood College and the Trust. The successful candidate would work closely with the PE department to ensure sessions are planned, reported and delivered to a high standard.

There is the potential for some flexibility around the hours available. If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you!

Who we are looking for

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.

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.

Salary & Benefits 

£20.00-£40.00 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

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

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 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.