School Sports Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Contract type: Fixed Term Maternity cover up to 12 months

Hours: 37 hours per week over 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Grade/SCP: Band 4, SCP 11 - 17

Salary: Full time Equivalent £27,269 - £30,060 Per Annum 

Actual Salary: £23,519.51 - £25,926.75 pro rata

Interview date: Week commencing 7th April 2025

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated School Sports Assistant to join our thriving secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sports and physical education, eager to support and inspire students in developing their athletic abilities and overall wellbeing.

About Us:

Located in Burton-upon-Trent, Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive community with a commitment to student achievement, personal growth, and creative exploration. With excellent facilities, a collaborative staff team, and engaged students, we are proud of our strong academic record and welcoming atmosphere.

The Role:

• Organise and lead identified school sport competitions throughout the year acting as the event organiser
• Support the delivery of playground leaders within Primary Schools
• Support the delivery of the competition programme through targeted after school coaching programmes
• Assist the School Games Organiser and Sports Partnership Manager with the delivery of young ambassador programme and teacher CPD courses

The role will involve travel to various schools across East Midlands. 

What are we looking for?

If you are passionate and committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils then we want to hear from you.  The successful candidate will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt their coaching to meet the needs of all pupils.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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