Football Programme Co-ordinator and Coach

David Ross Education Trust; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the UK is looking for a dedicated Football Coach to enhance football participation across its secondary academies. Responsibilities include leading football sessions, organizing community events, and overseeing annual football tours. The ideal candidate will have a passion for youth football and experience in coaching, contributing to the holistic development of students. This role promises engagement in a supportive educational environment with various opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in growing football participation among secondary school students.
• Capability to lead football initiatives and community sessions.
• Strong organizational skills for planning football tours.

Responsibilities

• Grow football participation across academies.
• Deliver football sessions at Lodge Park Academy.
• Organize community football sessions on Thursdays.

Skills

Passion for football

Experience in coaching

Ability to work with young people

Job description

Job Summary

We're inviting applications for passionate and hard working Football coach to work across two of our secondary academies, and wider across the Trust. This role will have responsibility for growing the football participation and provision across Charnwood College, including female & male year 7 - 10, along with taking a lead on the Sixth Form development. On a Monday each week will be delivery of Football at Lodge Park Academy in Corby throughout the school day, with after-school squad sessions.

The role will work closely with the sports departments and Head of Sports Enrichment to ensure all football opportunities are promoted, delivered, reported and organised to a high standard throughout the school and Trust.

The post holder will also run community sessions on the Charnwood site on a Thursday evening (Charnwood Rangers), and support any football related initiatives delivered across the Trust including development days, tournaments and CPD. The post holder will also have responsibility for planning, organising and attending our annual football tours, which have seen us visit Paris and the Netherlands in the past two years.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Safeguarding & Vetting

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.

Salary and Benefits

NJC13 £29,064 FTE, Pro-rata £26,183

• 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 : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We broaden 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. 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.

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 36 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.