Active School Coordinator
Active School Coordinator
Carre's Grammar School is looking to appoint an Active School Coordinator (Sport and Physical Activity Coach)
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our thriving Community Sport team.
- Are you passionate about supporting more young people to be more active, more often?
- Do you understand the power of an active school and how physical activity can improve attainment, wellbeing and society as a whole?
- Do you consider yourself to be a role model for children and young people?
If so, you might be the person we want in our team!
Our team of Active School Coordinators is dedicated in its support of children achieving the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines for daily physical activity.
Candidates will have influencing skills in order to encourage the network of partner primaries to build a minimum of 30 minutes of school-based physical activity into every school day.
This will be through the delivery of high-quality Physical Education lessons, active English/Maths curriculum interventions and excellent sport opportunities through extra-curricular activities.
The role covers delivery across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Some training will be provided alongside an expectation that the successful candidate will be committed to continuous professional development and personal reflection. A National Governing Body level 2 qualification is essential, although applicants will be considered if they are working towards one of these already.
This role is 29 hours a week. An annual leave allocation will be given and it is requested that this is taken during the school holidays to minimise disruption to our partners.
A typical week will be based a number of different primary settings and, due to the rural nature of the area, the successful applicant will be required to get themselves between sites. A mileage allowance is payable in addition to the salary.
For more information please read the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on our website.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, please call Matthew Strange on 01529 402221.
Carre's Grammar School - Vacancies (carres.uk)
If you are interested in the role, please complete the application form and email it to: julie.body@carres.uk
Closing Date for applications - 03 October 2023
Interview date to be confirmed
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicants’ background credentials including enhanced DBS checks.
The Robert Carre Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
How to Apply
Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.