Sports Coach

Teaching Vacancies; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant multi-cultural primary school in Slough is seeking a Sports Coach to support the delivery of sports and physical education activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and possess excellent communication skills. The school offers extensive support, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to student welfare. Applications from candidates with or without prior experience are welcome.

Benefits

Extensive support and CPD

Welcoming school environment

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role is desirable.
• High expectations of themselves and the children they work with.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of sport and physical education activities for pupils.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils during sporting activities.

Skills

Experience of supporting young people

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Proactive, positive, calm and flexible approach

Commitment to teamwork and resilience

Job description

Overview

Montem is a warm and vibrant multi-cultural primary school based in Slough, which has a wonderfully diverse community comprising of pupils and adults from a wide range of nations, ethnicities and cultures. We celebrate this diversity and believe it is a key strength of our academy. We offer all children an education in a safe, calm, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is valued as an individual. We aim to nurture well-rounded, respectful and confident children who will develop skills for life-long learning.

Our school is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, and our partnership means that there are opportunities for professional development that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise. We are seeking to appoint a Sports Coach. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working in a similar role, but we would also welcome applications from candidates who have not had experience in this role.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of sport and physical education activities for pupils.
• Work with colleagues to promote active learning and healthy lifestyles.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils during sporting activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of supporting young people is desirable.
• Proactive, positive, calm and flexible approach.
• High expectations of themselves and the children they work with.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to working as part of a team and resilience.

What We Offer

• Extensive support and CPD;
• Opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• Welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff;
• Ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team;
• Dedicated Governing Body;
• Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

How to Apply and Other Information

We warmly welcome candidates visiting the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. Please visit the school website for an application pack. We do not accept CVs.

Closing Date: As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Safeguarding Commitment

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.