Sports Coach

Histon and Impington Park Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AQ

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Easter 2025 - start of Summer term
Closing date
2 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 November 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: £21,731.00 - £33,902.00 Annually (FTE) 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 Park/Brook 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 Park and Brook 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 Park and Brook 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: Monday 2nd December 2024 (by midnight)

Interviews will be held on: Week beginning 2nd December 2024

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

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.