School Sports Coach

Wold Academy require a highly organised and enthusiastic Sports Coach to deliver high quality PE provision to cover staff PPA time.

 Plan clubs and PPA session content to meet pupil and school requirements

 Deliver a variety of sports sessions and lessons to challenge and develop a class of pupils in a range of sports and activities, in line with academy expectations

 Plan lessons/clubs/activities/tutorials to meet students’ individual learning needs

 Ensure Wold teams are prepared for, and attend, a wide variety of local competitions and liaise with the academy PE lead to arrange additional fixtures where possible

 Use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management and classroom management

 Run before/lunchtime/after school sports clubs in a range of sports and introduce a selection of new opportunities

 Support talented students to apply for the DRET Odey Scholarship and develop their talent outside of school

 Engage other staff in running teams, fixtures and clubs after school

 Support the whole school enrichment programme including house competitions, clubs, fixtures and other opportunities which may arise

 Do all that you can to ensure that you safeguard and promote the welfare of students in the Academy

 Manage PE and Sport resources within the academy and access funding opportunities where possible 

 Support the academy PE lead to coordinate and supervise the calendar of sporting events throughout the academic year

 Promote positive play through structured games at lunchtimes, ensuring all pupils can access different sports / equipment

 Develop and support teachers with the PE curriculum from nursery to Y6. Work alongside teachers to develop their confidence and knowledge where needed

 Promote our academy values through PE and school sport

 Create local contacts and ensure a knowledge of sports opportunities locally

 Ensure the school access any opportunities provided by the DRET

 Support the introduction of the DRET Horizon programme in clubs & PE alongside DRET

 Support the introduction of schemes to highlight the importance of a healthy lifestyle

 Work alongside the DRET Sports Enrichment team and assist where required.  

 Support termly written reporting of progress and outcomes to Head Teacher

30 hours a week, term time only.  Salary: SCP20 (actual £17,955.25).

About you

 Level 2 coaching qualification in at least one sport, and level 1 in a selection of others

 Holder of a current First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training 

 Evidence of previous Dance, Gymnastics and PE delivery experience. 

 Willingness to learn, develop and undertake appropriate training courses. 

 Proven coaching/teaching ability with primary aged children and evidence of experience

 Knowledge of fundamental movement patterns in early years children, and activities which could develop these movements

 Knowledge of assessment to demonstrate improvement over time

 Experience of working with children/young people in an academic or competitive sporting environment

 Understanding of adapted games for primary aged pupils and the development needs of pupils aged 4 – 11

 Excellent role model who actively promotes the skills, attributes and behaviours important for Sport and Wellbeing 

 Ability to present to pupils and staff in assemblies 

 Experience of organising and delivering competitions or events in a variety of sports

 Ability to develop and maintain a warm, respectful and valued rapport with young people

 Ability to motivate pupils to try different sports

 Knowledge of primary school sport structures and formats both locally and nationally

 Experience of coaching groups and running CPD courses

 Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

 Committed to working as part of a team

 Experience of supporting other staff

 Highly organised

 High levels of planning and organisation skills and ability to manage different priorities

 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

 Willingness to travel between academies and a flexible approach to duties undertaken and extra-curricular involvement

 Enthusiastic and energetic approach, with a can-do attitude

 Flexible approach to duties undertaken, tasks undertaken and working hours 

 Ability to organise and lead groups of students / staff

Apply now by visiting our website via the link.  Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed form.

The Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.