Sports Coach
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From Easter 2025
Closing date
8 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale
Sports Coach job summary
SPECIALIST PE TEACHER or QUALIFIED SPORTS COACH - Primary Schools
This is to provide specialist PE teaching across our two primary schools in Histon - Histon & Impington Brook/Park Primary Schools
Salary: Main/Upper National Teacher Pay Scale or Unqualified Teacher Scale
This is a full-time post but we would also consider a part-time applicant who could do a minimum of 3 days per week
Responsible to Headteacher(s)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated Sports Coach/PE teacher to work across our two Meridian Trust primary schools - Histon & Impington Brook and Park Primary Schools in Histon, Cambridge. This is a brilliant opportunity for a coach/teacher with a PE background working to enhance our specialist primary PE provision. Our PE curriculum includes Games, Dance, Gym, Athletics, Health and Fitness, Fundamentals, Swimming and Outdoor Adventurous Activities. Our family of schools provides exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff. We welcome applications from teachers with a PE background/qualification and qualified sports coaches.
The opportunity
- Working in two outstanding schools where staff and children are passionate about Physical Education the enthusiasm and passion for PE and Sport is evident for all to see
- Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff
- To input ideas and collaborate with our specialist primary PE team
- Working in high-attaining schools with high aspirations for our children
The ideal candidate:
- Is either a qualified teacher with a PE background or is a qualified sports coach with experience of teaching primary-aged children
- Willing to use innovative and creative teaching methods
- Possesses outstanding communication skills and works successfully in teams
- Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons
- A thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
Histon & Impington Brook and Park Primary Schools are both busy and vibrant primary schools where we encourage children to flourish across the curriculum and beyond. Our expectations and high and we are proud of all that our children achieve. From September 2021, both schools converted to through primary schools and we now have a full cohort of Reception to Year 6 children. We are delighted to have received 'Outstanding' status for both schools in every category in our recent inspections in October and July of this year.
About Meridian Trust –
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th January 2025 by 9am
Interviews will be held on: Week beginning 13th January 2025
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early if a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Commitment to safeguarding
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, as part of the Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Histon & Impington Brook Primary School in Cambridge provides a high quality of education for the children in its catchment area – it has a proven track record of excellent attainment and offers a rich and varied curriculum. We have a strong reputation in the local community and we are committed to providing the best education for the children in our school. You will be working with a very talented and hard-working team of staff who are all dedicated professionals – a key part of our ethos is collaboration and we enjoy working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.
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