What skills and experience we're looking for
Maternity cover (fixed-term contract)
Inspire the next generation through sport
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sports Coach (Volleyball) to join our high‑performing team on a maternity cover basis. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in one of the Trust’s most successful Big 3 programmes, helping young people develop confidence, resilience and excellence both on and off the court.
Working closely with the Director of Volleyball, you will deliver high‑quality coaching across curriculum and extra‑curricular provision, supporting students of all abilities to grow their skills, believe in their potential and develop a lifelong passion for the sport.
About the role
- Deliver engaging, high‑quality volleyball coaching across the Trust
- Help shape an exceptional extra‑curricular and competitive programme
- Support fixtures, tournaments and performance squads at local and national level
- Contribute to talent identification and clear player progression pathways
- Enhance curriculum volleyball provision alongside teaching staff
- Champion participation, retention and student success across the programme
You will join a collaborative, ambitious team committed to providing exceptional sporting opportunities with national impact, within a Trust that values high standards, strong relationships and meaningful outcomes for young people.
We are looking for someone who
- Has experience of successful volleyball coaching, ideally at club level or higher
- Can build positive, meaningful relationships with young people
- Is energetic, organised and passionate about developing athletes
- Works well as part of a team and demonstrates high professional standards
- Holds (or is willing to work towards) a Level 3 qualification
- Holds a full UK driving licence and can travel between sites
What the school offers its staff
- Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Further details about the role
About us:
Led by Sir John Townsley, the nationally renowned GORSE Academies Trust has a central mission: to ensure that we play a significant role in removing the stubborn link between poverty and academic underperformance. We achieve this through providing all students, but particularly those who have the most challenging and complex backgrounds, with a rigorous and academic education which challenges and develops them not only academically, but also socially. We believe that this prepares them for life not only in Britain, but across the world.
We aspire for our young people to acquire the Gift of Choice; that is, the ability to actively choose their next steps at whatever age, rather than having avenues closed off as a consequence of a poor skillset or qualifications base. The impact of the work of our professionals can be clearly seen in the Trust’s performance. For example, in 2022–23, GORSE was the highest‑performing trust in the country (for trusts with five or more schools) for both whole cohort Progress 8 and disadvantaged Progress 8. Furthermore, the Trust is proud that all of its establishments (with the exception of those that are currently ungraded) are Ofsted Good or Outstanding. This success is only possible because of the exceptional members of staff and the tremendous support offered across the Trust.
Sport plays a central role in developing confidence, resilience and aspiration, and this is reflected in our Big 3 initiative: Volleyball, Rowing and Karate. These sports are embedded across curriculum and extra‑curricular provision, offering students meaningful opportunities to participate, compete and excel at local, regional and national level.
Volleyball is an established and highly successful programme within the Trust. Delivered across multiple academies and supported by strong external partnerships, including Leeds Gorse Volleyball Club, students benefit from high‑quality coaching, competitive pathways and opportunities to train alongside peers from across the Trust. Teams regularly compete at the highest national levels, with a number of students progressing to regional and national representation. The programme is inclusive, aspirational and firmly aligned with GORSE’s wider mission to open doors and expand life chances for young people.
If you would like to know more about our Trust, please visit our website at
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
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