We are looking for an experienced football coach, ideally with a UEFA B qualification, or prepared to work towards. A desire to support our Academy in ensuring our pupils have as many opportunities as possible to reach their potential. You will be dynamic, resilient and motivated with a willingness to uphold our high expectations to secure ‘Outstanding Achievement for All’.

This is an exciting role for the right candidate to work with our Principal to establish and grow the All Saints Football Academy. This is a unique opportunity to combine education and football for boys and girls of all ability levels. Duties will include planning and delivering coaching sessions and varied programmes of sport specific activities, reviewing player progress and managing players technical and tactical development.

Candidates should hold or be willing to work towards achieving an UEFA B license, have experience of working as a professional football coach and have an ability to build strong links and networks with local schools and community grassroots football clubs. An excellent communicator you will have the ability to work well with and motivate students of both primary and secondary ages.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience coaching youth football or related activities
• Strong knowledge of football techniques, rules, and strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
• Relevant coaching certification or willingness to obtain

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Rebecca Murphy HR Academy Lead at Rebecca.murphy@allsaints-academy.co.uk

Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search

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