Primary School Sport and PE Specialist
Job Title: PE & School Sport Specialist
Organisation: Amber Valley School Sport Partnership CIO
Salary: £23,810 - £27,000
Job type: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 24/10/2025
About: Amber Valley SSP CIO are a local non for profit organisation working in the borough of Amber Valley and looking to recruit a highly motivated team member to join the team.
Amber Valley SSP CIO are committed to providing a quality service to its member schools which and adopts a strong approach to the safety of working with children.
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate PE specialist. As a high quality deliverer you will be based in set primary schools for the entire year to ensure that you have an impact on the teaching and learning of young people through supporting primary staff. The role will include delivering high quality PE lessons to both KS1 and KS2. A good developmental approach will see strong lunch and after school clubs operating which will support schools achieve via competition or increased health & wellbeing benefits.
There will be a framework of lessons to work from each week, however instructors are expected to bring their experience and knowledge to set out lessons plans prior to every lesson.
If you feel that you have the passion to drive primary school teaching, learning, sport and health forward then we want to hear from you This is an exciting role that has the potential to provide a lot of satisfaction and reward.
The successful written applicants will be expected to be interviewed and be observed teaching a lesson.
How to apply: applications forms to be sent to
Purpose of the role:
· To support the localised and centrally coordinated delivery of the national PE and Sport Premium funding
· Work with the Charity to develop local schools with their PE and School Sport Development
· Help to improve the quality of teaching and provision of school sport locally
· Contributed to the ongoing monitoring, data collection as required to fulfil the PE and Sport Premium and other funds.
· Contribute to the successful delivery of Holiday Camps and other community based programmes in Sport, Health & Physical Activity
Key Relationships
· Headteachers, subject leaders and other staff in the local schools
· Responsible to Coaching Programme Manager
· Responsible for maintaining the excellent relationships that have been built up by the Charity with stake holders in the schools consisting of Headteachers, PE Coordinators
· Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide, information, advice and expertise on programme areas.
General Responsibilities
People Management – work with work experience pupils when required, work within the internal school structure
Equality and diversity – adopt the Charity policy on equality and diversity found in the employee handbook
Health and safety – have understanding of the localities working within, safety of young people at all times, the local schools' policy on safety in their schools plus any resources you may have
Risk Management – identify any risks to the service with line managers, mitigate risks through foresight and planning, minimise risk to you and young people.
Maintain safeguarding principles for all young people and report any concerns quickly and effectively in accordance with local and national structures.
Person Profile
Experience
Have experience of working in the primary education sector.
Experience of working in KS1 and/or KS2 across a range of activities in PE
Experience of working with a diverse range of young people.
Experience of working with school teachers and building and maintain relationships.
Ability to work in school facilities and using school resources to maximise young peoples enjoyment of PE and School Sport
Experience of developing plans and strategies for improving participation.
Skills and Knowledge
Awareness of planning and assessment in the PE Curriculum
Ability to provide high quality learning
Ability to conduct safe practice for young people achieving learning outcomes through various themes/areas of work
Excellent awareness of child protection & safeguarding practice
Awareness of national programmes such as School Games
Excellent awareness of planning and assessment in PE
Understanding the school day and functions of schools
Delivered in primary school setting for 3 years or more.
Personal effectiveness
A fun individual with ability to bring personality to sessions taught providing dynamic and enthusiast delivery style
Reliable and trustworthy showing professionalism at all times
Keen interest in sports coaching, teaching and health and fitness
Excellent time management
Ability to work autonomously to meet service standards, targets and deadlines
Proactive and self- motivated, able to work on own initiative
Excellent communication and listening skills
Commitment to collaborative working
Ability to negotiate, persuade, build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships at all levels
Negotiation and influencing skills through Physical Activity
Ability to influence change through Physical Activity
Qualifications
NGB Level 2 qualification and/or Level 3 PE & School Sport certificate/award
Full Driving license and access to a car
Good use of ICT including MS Office platforms
Good use of email
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,810.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
Experience:
* PE or Sports Coaching: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person