Martial Arts Programme Co-ordinator and Coach (London)
Bobby Moore Academy, London, E20 2AE2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
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Closing date
5 September 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
21 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £35,892.00 - £36,963.00 Annually (FTE) Inner London NJC 15-17, pro-rata for part time and term time contracts
Martial Arts Programme Co-ordinator and Coach (London) job summary
We’re inviting applications for a Martial Arts Coach at Bobby Moore Academy (BMA) and agreed days across our other DRET Academies spread throughout the year.
This role will have responsibility for delivering daily lessons to primary and secondary BMA pupils focussing on Martial Arts as self-defence. Alongside this you’ll enhance participation and provision across the Academy in enrichment clubs and squads. You will also develop club links for pupils to train and compete outside of school, and over time enter competitions as a school.
The successful candidate will also deliver a range of days across other Trust Academies including takeover days, masterclasses and events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the candidate to develop and grow a programme and their role within the Trust. The role will work closely with the PE Department and DRET Sport team to ensure lessons / classes are planned, reported, and delivered to a high standard.
The Trust is passionate about sport and we’re looking for someone to improve participation and performance, whilst developing talent over this time.
All Martial Arts disciplines considered including, but not limited to, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikedo, Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling to name a few.
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience + inner London weighting.
This is flexible, the number of days and hours per week can be agreed at, or prior, to interview with the candidate. As a minimum we’d be looking for 21 hours split over three days, through to a full time 37 hour a week contract.
Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.
Delivery would be during school day 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Salary & Benefits
- Inner London NJC 15 - 17 FTE £35,892 - £36,963 per annum, pro rata for part time and weeks worked
- Access to 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
Who we are looking for
- Coaching qualification and significant experience within Martial Arts
- Passion for Martial Arts which could be drawn on to benefit the academy and pupils
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Ability to plan, organise and deliver meaningful lessons and sessions
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.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
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.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bobby Moore Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1085 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bobby Moore Academy website
Bobby Moore Academy is a new school with traditional values. We believe in the expertise of our teachers and the importance of disciplined behaviour and disciplined thinking in our pupils. Housed in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, ours is an inspirational setting to rival any other in the country.
Most of all, you will be genuinely inspired by the chance to put your knowledge and experience to work in a setting that’s been carefully designed and resourced to be among the best of its kind in the country.
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