Olney Middle School

a CARING school

Sports Coach

Part Time (Thursday and Friday 8.30-15.30)

1 Year Temporary Contract

(potential to become permanent)

Responsible To:      Head teacher and Deputy Headteacher

Hours:                         Thursday and Friday (8.30-15.30)

Salary:                         F1 (FTE £29,777)

Start date:                 September 2024

Olney Middle School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together.  At IFtL we are never alone.  We know we are stronger together – one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational sports coach to join the team at our thriving, successful and happy school. We focus on establishing the highest standard of basic skills, whilst nurturing responsible citizens, successful learners and confident individuals. Children are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is that every child is both challenged and inspired to achieve beyond their dreams.

If you are a Sports Coach who is committed and passionate about providing an outstanding physical education, we would love to show you around our school and introduce you to our wonderful children.

We would welcome you to come and visit our school.

To arrange a visit or discuss the role with our Head, please contact the school on 01234 711323

We can offer:

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD, wellbeing support (Health Assured) discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more. 

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and lifelong development is showcased in our 1:1 iPad initiative for learners and teaching colleagues across the schools in our trust. By harnessing the power of technology and collaboration, we aim to reshape and rethink what it means to be a learner into this digital age, and you can play a role in shaping our curriculum offer by joining us on this journey.   

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check  

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Closing Date for applications: Thursday, 11th July 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 15th July 2024