HYBRID – HOME BASED WITH ON-SITE DELIVERY
Fixed Term Contract
The Angling Trust is seeking a passionate, organized, and highly motivated individual to support the growth of school pupil focussed Reel Education programme across the east of England. This unique role focuses on bridging the gap between schools, local communities, and angling opportunities.
You will be responsible for rolling out the Reel Education program in education settings, building links to suitable nest stage angling programmes and acting as a local champion for both freshwater and sea angling. This is a hands‑on role requiring a mix of administrative planning, community networking, and active delivery in the field.
You will deliver the games and activities for the project in primary schools, and the more comprehensive secondary school project with smaller groups of students. After the in‑school delivery you will support the delivery of bankside sessions for these schools in an appropriate angling environment.
You will identify, support and work alongside existing angling coaches and angling groups to increase the scale and accessibility of fishing activities and resources for education settings in your defined region.
Data will be recorded through the Angling Trust’s data management portal, and you will report to your relevant Reel Education manager.
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES AND MAIN DUTIES
The job holder will be responsible for:
REEL EDUCATION DELIVERY
- Deliver the Angling Trust’s "Reel Education" program to schools.
- Engage children through classroom‑based activities and practical sessions, linking angling to the national curriculum.
- Build and maintain relationships with local headteachers, PE coordinators and relevant local authority lead to ensure a sustainable pipeline of school engagement.
SCHOOL ANGLING EVENTS & PARTICIPATION
- Organise, support, and lead school angling events designed to introduce students and teachers to the sport.
- Recruit and coordinate local volunteers and coaches to ensure safe, high‑quality event delivery.
- Provide follow‑up information to participants to help them continue their angling journey at local clubs or fisheries.
SUPPORT REGIONAL Development and GROWTH
- Work to increase participation in both freshwater (coarse/game) and sea angling for schools across your region.
ADMINISTRATION and REPORTING
- Maintain accurate records of participant data and school engagements via the Angling Trust’s data management systems.
- Promote local activities through social media and local press.
- Ensure all activities comply with Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Environment Agency guidelines.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have at least the following essential attributes:
The successful candidate will have at least the following essential attributes:
Attribute
Education/
Qualifications
- Licensed angling coach (L2 equivalent)
- A Levels or equivalent
- Teaching qualification
Experience
- Experience of working with children and young people in a paid or volunteer role
- Experience in sports, teaching, or event management
- Experience of managing multiple projects or programmes to achieve outcome targets
- Experience of developing effective partnerships with a range of contractors and/or clients
- Understanding of school safeguarding protocols and “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance
- Understanding of National Curriculum outcomes
Knowledge
- A working knowledge of the role of the Angling Trust, the Environment Agency, Active Partnerships, Sport England and local authorities in the development of sport and angling.
- Detailed knowledge of one or more disciplines of angling
- Understanding of the wider influences of angling in the community and environment
- Knowledge of equality, safeguarding, disability and inclusion standards in sport and respective current legislation
Skills
- Ability to develop and manage own work programme to achieve objectives
- Ability to work dynamically across a large geographical area
- A good planner with a track record in managing partners and stakeholders
- Good administrative skills, including comprehensive skills in the use of Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- A strong communicator at all levels with good interpersonal skills, a high standard of written English, an excellent telephone manner
- Proven ability to build positive strong internal and external relationships
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualities
- Self assured, confident and capable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Highly motivated and an influential team member
Other
- Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Ability to work weekends or evenings occasionally to support key events.
- The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
OTHER INFORMATION
Responsible to: The postholder will report to a Reel Education Manager, who will conduct annual and interim reviews of performance against targets.
Location: Home based ideally on the east side of England, with attendance at schools, angling venues and other locations required.
Working hours: Part-time 3 days a week, working 7.5 hours per day (excluding unpaid lunch break). The role may require occasional out-of-hours working, including evenings and weekends.
Holidays:25 days holiday pa pro-rata. 3 days of this annual leave must be taken between Christmas and the New Year. Part time will also receive a pro-rata allowance for bank holidays.
Status: Fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.
Miscellaneous:The postholder will be provided with use of a laptop computer and mobile phone, which will remain the property of Angling Trust at all times. Business expenses may be reclaimed in accordance with our policies.
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