Student Enrichment & Sport Coordinator

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Student Enrichment & Sports Officer will support the co-ordinator to develop, supervise and organise a broad and varied programme of student focused engagement and extra-curricular enrichment & sport activities which support and enhance the student’s college experience. You will help create and deliver a cross-college enrichment and sports offer that helps develop students’ independence and personal, social and employability skills, encouraging students to develop healthy and active lifestyles to help improve their wellbeing.

You will perform to high standards of professionalism that ensures the safety and wellbeing of student involvement and secures the programmes offered to students are a beacon of success and excellence in nurturing and facilitating progression of every student to reach their full potential.

• Develop and deliver a broad and varied programme of enrichment and sports initiatives.
• Inspire students to fully engage in enrichment programmes by delivering relevant, contemporary content which enables students to develop a broad range of skills, essential for their own personal and professional development.
• Support the training and development of the sports teams and attend competitions as necessary.
• Oversee the running of the college gyms including completing inductions for both staff and students.
• Help design and publish materials and website information to promote student enrichment and sports.
• Plan and organise freshers fair and other outreach programmes that enhance the student experience and showcase the enrichment and sports academy offer.
• Liaise closely with the Head of Tutorials, curriculum, support teams and students to collate up to date and current feedback to shape and drive the enrichment offer.
• Deliver sessions, activities and trips, including following all procedures and completing appropriate paperwork, including risk assessments etc.
• Ensure resources and published materials are relevant and up to date on the websites, VLE and noticeboards.
• Ensure that participation registers are maintained and updated to ensure data required by the College as well as external organisations such as Sport England is readily available.
• Contribute to a review and evaluation of the areas Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

• Be aware of the principles of safeguarding children and young people as they apply to the role with the College.
• Actively promote and implement the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
• Be involved in college staff development and training schemes and participate in PDR procedures within the school.
• Adhere to the College's Single Equality Scheme with respect to staff and students and champion inclusion in all practices.
• Comply with and implement the College’s Health and Safety policy.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required.

• GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in English and maths.
• Level 1 Coaching or Instructor qualification.
• Accredited First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience of delivering enrichment activities.
• Experience of coaching or instructing in a wide range of sports or fitness programmes.
• Experience of delivering engaging presentations.
• Experience of delivering individual and group sessions.
• Experience of developing effective relationship/partnership working.
• Experience of representing a brand in an outward facing role.
• Experience of developing promotional/information materials.
• Experience of maintaining databases.
• Experience of successfully working in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills.
• Ability to deliver good quality enrichment activities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evening and some Saturdays.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Interview Date: TBC