The dual role of a Sports Coach and Pastoral Support Worker involves supporting pupils with their teaching and learning and pastoral care to get the best possible outcomes. The role will work across the whole school, primarily as a sports coach but also as a PSW. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the barriers to learning for pupils and demonstrate a resilient and instinctive approach in meeting our pupils’ needs. You will be able to engage and work with families so they can help support their children. You will have a passion for coaching, and you will also be enthusiastic about supporting pupils within the class environment, as well as contributing to specific interventions designed to encourage engagement with learning and development of social and independence skills. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following abilities: 

The delivery of coaching for a range of sports 

Supporting teaching colleagues with the delivery of the curriculum and bespoke pathways for individual pupils

Working closely with colleagues, other professionals and families 

Promotion of high standards 

Committed to and be able to promote the aims of the academy and the values of the Trust

Committed to the welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding of students

A resilient and instinctive approach in meeting our pupils’ needs

In return we can offer:

A commitment to you and your professional development

Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors

A growing learning community

Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference