Bentley West Primary School Sports Coach Vacancy

 Bentley West Primary School part of Leigh Trust:

 Monmouth Road, Bentley, Walsall, WS2 0EQ

36.5 hours per week, Term Time only

Birmingham Council Grade 3 - SCP 9-22 (£26,409-£32,654 Pro-Rata)

 Required to start April 2025 or as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an experienced Sports Coach who will have an important role in delivering high quality PE, school sport and physical activity.  It is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, creative and committed individual to join our happy, vibrant and skillful team.

We would like our newly appointed sports coach to raise the profile of PE, cover PPA PE lessons, attend external sports competitions/ residentials, support teachers with delivering high quality PE lessons, lead breakfast /lunchtime and after school clubs.  The role will involve working co-operatively with the Trust Sports Lead, challenging and encouraging children to interact and engage in all activities, promoting inclusion and the benefits that physical activity has on wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has at least two years’ paid experience of teaching Physical Education in a primary school.

·         Has a good working knowledge of the primary PE National Curriculum.

·         Has excellent organisational and communication skills.

·         Has experience of inclusion within the mainstream setting.

·         Can deliver a range of extracurricular sports activities.

·         Understands the individual needs of children and can develop and inspire young people to become and stay involved in sport and physical activity.

·         Aware of the PE, School Sport and Physical Activity funding requirements and can record impact statements on to the report

·         Has experience in classroom management.

·         Can communicate with children, parents and staff effectively.

·         Is caring, fun, creative and inspiring

·         Has a passion to ensure the very best for our children.

·         Is available to work before and after school hours

·         To lead/deliver after school clubs for our children

Qualifications

  Essential:

  ·    Level 2 NGB Qualification in more than one sport

  ·    BTEC or A Level P.E

  ·    Level 3 qualification in PESS

  ·    Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or GCSEs grade 5 and above

  Desirable:

  ·    HNC in Sport /HND in Sport /Sports degree

  ·    First Aid

How to apply

Please apply through ‘My New Term’

 Closing date; 12:00pm Midday on Friday 4^th April 2025

Shortlisting date; The afternoon of Friday 4^th April 2025

Interviews; Thursday 10^th April 2025

Only applications submitted on the support staff application form on My New Term will be considered.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with the current KCSIE.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 Bentley West Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work in our schools is expected to share this commitment. Therefore, this position is subject to receipt of all relevant pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

 Bentley West Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.