Sports Coach and Cover Supervisor (Secondary)

Sports Coach and Cover Supervisor

Scale 4 point 7-10

Actual Salary - £23,932 - £25,036

36 hours per week - 39 weeks per year -Term Time only

Required for a September 2024 start

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Sports Coach and Cover Supervisor who can make a significant impact on the extra curricular programme, the PE Faculty and the school as a whole.

As one of the top state schools for sport in the country, PE and the extra-curricular programme is at the heart of school life. The faculty is very successful with an enviable reputation both locally and regionally in a wide variety of sports, participating in a significant number of national finals and holding several regional titles each year.

The successful candidate will support the schools extensive PE Faculty programme, extra curricular clubs and Sports Academy. In this role the candidate will ensure that the programme provides exceptional opportunities for all students of all ages and abilities.

As a Cover Supervisor, you would provide cover for teaching staff where immediate, short term or unplanned cover is required when teaching staff are absent.

The role is to manage individuals, groups or whole classes either on their own or in the presence of teaching staff and/or Student Development support staff.

The Cover Supervisor will primarily be responsible for the maintenance of good order and focused activity. This requires behaviour management and interpersonal skills.

As an Ofsted Outstanding school, we believe in Committed to Success for All and continuing professional development and developing the skills and knowledge of our staff through a thorough appraisal system.

As an employee you will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme  and instant access to the Schools Advisory Service that offer a range of wellbeing services that includes;

• Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives.
• Access to Physiotherapy
• Access to a counselling service
• Free 12 week Weight Management Programme
• Support for stress management
• Lifestyle Screening
• Relationship Counselling
• Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease. This list is not exhaustive.
• Private Medical Service
• Stress Counselling

Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school.

Redden Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

If you would like more information please contact Mr Tom Hughes, Director of Sport and Student Performance on 01708 3422933 or email thughes@reddencourtcloud.co.uk

If you would like to become a member of our thriving and successful community, please apply via ‘Mynewterm’ which can be accessed here by the deadline of Tuesday, 7th May at 12pm.  

Interviews will take place Monday, 13th May 2024.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.