Overview
The School seeks to appoint an exceptional Sports Coach to work alongside the Deputy Head of Faculty to lead our Sports Academy. This role offers opportunities to shape the vision and direction of the Sports Academy and support the PE team across the wider faculty. The position is term‑time and permanent.
Core Objectives
* Ensure the Sports Academy programme supports pupil progress in sport and their academic studies.
* Help maintain the high level of provision of extra‑curricular physical activity and sport at Crown Hills.
* Promote pupil progress in PE by working with designated small groups or classes alongside the PE faculty.
Responsibilities
Key duties include:
* Provide specialist coaching, mentoring and fitness training for Sports Academy pupils.
* Run the mentoring programme and coordinate visits to elite fixtures, FE/HE partners and visiting coaches/speakers to raise pupils’ aspirations.
* Lead and support PE lessons and extra‑curricular activities, and accompany teams to fixtures and events.
* Collaborate with teachers and support the wider PE team as required.
* Develop professional learning and support the post‑holder in delivering quality PE.
Qualifications
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
* Deep commitment to the school’s aims and values.
* Coaching or educational background across private and public sector.
* Experience delivering excellence in sports and youth development.
Benefits
* Work laptop and continuing professional development.
* Health insurance.
* No emails at the weekend or after 8 pm.
* Administrative support and 24‑hour phone counselling service.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
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