HLTA PE Specialist

Littlecoates Primary Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Google school approach

Warm team

Job summary

Littlecoates Primary Academy in Grimsby is seeking an experienced PE coach to lead high-quality PE lessons and support PE leadership across all year groups, including early years.

You will devise and deliver extended active provision for all pupils through playtimes, lunchtimes and after-school clubs, while delivering small group and 1:1 interventions for pupils with additional needs and providing occasional short‑term cover for staff absence.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of delivering high-quality PE lessons.
• Commitment to improving outcomes through active provision.
• Willingness to support school-wide PE leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach PE lessons across all year groups, including early years.
• Devise and deliver extended active provision for all pupils through playtimes, lunchtimes and after-school clubs.
• Lead PE leadership and support staff development.
• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions for pupils with additional needs.
• Provide occasional short-term cover for staff absence.

Skills

PE specialist

Engaging children

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced PE coach to:

• Support PE leadership

• Teach PE lessons in all year groups, including early years

• Devise and deliver extended active provision for all year groups through playtimes, lunchtimes and after-school clubs

In addition the successful candidate will be required to:

• Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions for pupils with additional needs

• Provide occasional short-term cover for staff absence

We can offer:

• Excellent career pathways.

• Dedicated investment in each individual’s professional development

• Meaningful approach to staff wellbeing

• Forward thinking Google school approach

• Being part of a warm, kind, caring and forward-thinking team

• Lively and engaged children

• A nurturing environment built on positive behaviour.

• Vibrant schools committed to consistently improving outcomes

• A welcoming and friendly community of committed staff

• A supportive and caring environment

We want to hear from you if you are:

• A PE specialist who has a thorough understanding of engaging children in high-quality lessons

• Passionate about the achievement of all children and doing ‘whatever it takes’ to unlock each child’s potential.

• Enthusiastic about your role in a school environment which sees pupils at its heart.

• Committed to your own professional development and seeking new challenge

• A strong team player who enjoys collaboration with colleagues

• Able to communicate your passion for teaching and learning to children and colleagues alike

About Littlecoates

Littlecoates Primary Academy is proud to be a part of Wellspring Academy Trust and truly believes in making a difference. High quality and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are a small, ambitious school with a big heart, and we would love you to come and see for yourself what we have to offer.

About Wellspring Academy Trust

Wellspring Academy Trust is a highly successful organisation, renowned for an unwavering commitment to inclusion and our distinct social purpose. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and communities we serve. As a large and growing Multi Academy Trust our Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies span across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. They are all vibrant, autonomous, highly successful and community focused. The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are defined by our values which are our guiding lights, and we are not afraid to take the harder path to remain true to them.

As the Trust continues to develop, there is a broad range of roles and opportunities that offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals. We value our people: relationships are central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support is guaranteed. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities. Through our inclusive practices, we aim to break down barriers and ensure that all individuals have the opportunities to succeed. We aim to raise expectations and ambitions for every young person in our care. We make a difference.

Further information

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you require any support with completing your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Littlecoates Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References may be taken up prior to interview.

For more information and to arrange a visit call 01472 354601 or email [e-mail]