Sports Coach & Inclusion Assistant

The Godolphin Junior Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant multi-cultural junior school in Slough is looking for a dedicated Sports Coach to enhance students' physical education and well-being. The ideal candidate is proactive, resilient, and committed to the school's vision. Responsibilities include coaching, organizing, and contributing to school sports initiatives. This permanent role offers competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Pension with 21.6% employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must be proactive, positive, calm, and flexible.
• High expectations for self and children.
• Teamwork and commitment to the school's vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and physical education to students.
• Incorporate best practices in teaching.
• Contribute to extracurricular sports programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Job description

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Salary (actual) : £26,070 - £30,708 inclusive of fringe allowance

Grade : 5

Hours : 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Work Pattern : term time + inset days = 39 weeks

Contract : permanent

Pension : 21.6% employer’s contribution

This is an exciting opportunity to work at The Godolphin Junior Academy, a warm and vibrant multi‑cultural junior school based in Slough. Our well behaved children are eager and keen to learn and grow.

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, who has high expectations of themselves and is committed to improving the lives of our children.

We are looking for an individual who :

• is proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
• has high expectations;
• has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• is committed to working as part of a team;
• is resilient;
• shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
• is dedicated and committed to the success of the school.

For the right candidate, we will offer

• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi‑Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

Interview date : As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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 Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure including child barred list check, qualifications and reference checks.