Football Coach
Mounts Bay Academy, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JTThis job expired on 9 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Part time: Flexible
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- From £13.81 per hour dependant on age
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and driven Football Coach. We offer a variety of football opportunities utilising state of the art facilities. Our coaching and development programmes cater for a range of age groups and abilities from 3-16 years of age (boys and girls)
We welcome applications from individuals who are confident, energetic, and passionate about developing football at all levels. The successful candidate will have excellent coaching, interpersonal, and organisational skills, and will be committed to delivering high-quality training sessions and promoting engagement in sport across the wider community.
You will be responsible for planning and leading football sessions for players of all abilities, working closely with staff and external partners to enhance our football programme. This role also includes the promotion and coordination of football related activities and events, helping to foster a positive sporting culture within the Football Development Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the sporting journey of the players and contribute to the growth of football at MBFDC.
Application forms and information packs are available via our school website or upon request by telephoning the Academy.
What the school offers its staff
Tech Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Locals discount
Free parking
EAP
Discounted gym membership
Further information about the job
- To maintain sports equipment, also set up and pack away any equipment relevant to the activity taking place.
- Plan and Deliver Training Sessions: Design and conduct age-appropriate coaching sessions focused on technical skills, tactical understanding, fitness, and game intelligence.
- Identify and Develop Talent: Assess players' abilities, monitor progress, and support individual development plans to help players reach their potential.
- Mentor and Support Coaches: Guide and mentor less experienced coaches, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent coaching standards across programs.
- Organise and Manage football development initiatives such as grassroots programs, school partnerships, community outreach, and talent ID events.
- Working hours includes weekends and evenings (outside of school hours).
- Promote Inclusion and Participation: Encourage broad participation regardless of ability or background, ensuring equal opportunities and a safe, positive environment for all players.
- To report any building and/or maintenance faults, problems and concerns which may arise in the course of duties to the Premises Manager at the earliest opportunity.
To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures e.g. Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety at Work 1974, Data Protection and Safeguarding
Commitment to safeguarding
Mounts Bay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. Details of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website www.mountsbay.org.
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About Mounts Bay Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 975 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mounts Bay Academy website
- Email address
- mjenkin@mountsbayacademy.org
- Phone number
- 01736352399
Mounts Bay Academy is located in Penzance, West Cornwall with 950 students aged 11-16 years. This is a beautiful part of the world, enjoying a varied coastline surrounding rugged hills and moorland and it is a wonderful place to live and work.
Mounts Bay school converted to Academy status in 2011 and a year later were awarded an Outstanding grade in a full Ofsted Inspection. In November 2017 the Academy was inspected by Ofsted to review its safeguarding arrangements and the HMI visitors noted that the Academy had a fully inclusive culture and provided excellent support for vulnerable students. Since then, we were awarded a good grade in 2021 under the new Ofsted Framework introduced in 2019.
I have been the proud Principal of Mounts Bay since March 2024, and I am passionate about the Academy and the path that we need to follow. Whilst enjoying an enviable reputation in the local area, there is work to do in terms of outcomes, attendance and the quality of teaching and learning. Our priorities are explicit, and my style is very open and honest – there are no hidden agendas here!
We have recently introduced a new behaviour policy which is having very positive effects and our teaching and learning policy has been stripped back to provide very clear expectations of staff and students. All strategies are supported by a comprehensive evidence-based programme of CPD, both internal, and through external bodies such the PTI, the Cornwall Research School, which we are delighted to lead.
The Academy enjoys a range of impressive physical resources including a purpose-built science area, subject specific teaching areas in the Creative Arts as well as a lively and bouncing Music block. Sports facilities are strong, including a large sports hall, a 3G pitch and extensive outside field areas, all of which have significant community use. Plans are currently being made with Cornwall Council for an on-site ARB to provide further support to learners.
Mounts Bay Academy is an Apple Distinguished school, and each student and staff member is provided with a digital device to support their learning and work. We believe that students should be prepared for the world in which they will live when they leave the Academy and strive daily to ensure that we update our knowledge accordingly.
We are a learning community that aspires to success for all without exception, convinced that everyone can learn at the highest level, when presented with learning experiences that are as engaging as they are adventurous. We believe that all young people can achieve; it is our job to nurture the very best in each person by identifying their strengths and talents and removing any barriers to learning.
Mounts Bay is a caring and dynamic community where students are placed at the centre of everything we do.
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum which is delivered by a team of skilled and dedicated staff, with the MBA way visible throughout the school, putting ‘Relationships, Respect and Responsibility’ at the centre of everything. Talent is celebrated, curiosity is nurtured, and every individual is given the chance to shine. We help to develop young people with a positive attitude to learning and life, ready to take on the challenges of our fast-changing world and to make a creative contribution to their community.
The successful candidate will be a brave, creative and visionary person, to join our staff to enable all to thrive in this ever-changing world. We are looking for a professional with a spirit of adventure who understands that high personal and academic standards and exciting learning can combine to change young people’s lives.
Mounts Bay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect the candidate to share this commitment.
Since I joined the Academy, I have felt safe, I have been happy, I have felt challenged, and I have been genuinely welcomed into the Mounts Bay community. Is this not what all of us want from a school?
Arranging a visit to Mounts Bay Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mjenkin@mountsbayacademy.org.
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