Sports Enrichment Officer - King Edward VI Academy, Spilsby

The role will work closely with the Head of PE to ensure all enrichment opportunities are promoted, delivered, reported, and organised to a high standard throughout the school. Build relationships with local partners and identify opportunities for joint working. Reach out to community clubs and help establish partnerships and relationships that provide high-quality coaching in/out of curriculum. Assist in planning and delivery of Trust wide competitions, initiatives and events, including the Summer Cup and Winter Cup; the talent programme and DRET All Stars. Preparing your team and helping run the event on the day. Help to identify and support talented individuals and shape pathways and opportunities for them to participate, compete and excel in elite sport. Ensure sports participation and success is captured in reporting, photography and video and showcased across the school. Engage other departments in cross-curricular opportunities. Work with partners to identify sports opportunities available to students (e.g. match tickets or events). Plan and help deliver sporting trips and tours to inspire sports participation and excellence.

37 hours per week - Term Time - 39 weeks per year - Full Time, Fixed Term.

About our Academy: At King Edward VI Academy, we believe that all students have the ability to succeed, and we ensure they are prepared to participate positively in our 21st century community. We are unapologetically ambitious for all our students and provide access to high-quality educational opportunities regardless of socio-economic background. We are an inclusive community that is student focused, embraces differences and celebrates diversity. We encourage a commitment to the shared values of Ambition and Aspiration, Courage and Resilience, Honesty and Respect and through the promotion of our values and the work we do through the House system we encourage the students to feel a sense of belonging. Every adult in our community is a role model, and we all have the opportunity and responsibility to have a positive impact on the lives of others.

Salary & Benefits:

• NJC10 £28,608 FTE actual pay 39 weeks PA, £25,128 Pro rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Passion for sport
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver successful programmes, events and initiatives
• Keen to work hard to offer first class opportunities to our pupils and beyond
• Well organised and able to manage own time and workload

Desirable:

• Coaching qualifications such as, but not being exclusive to hockey, athletics, netball, football, cricket and rugby
• Evidence of a graduate with a good level degree combined with a sporting background
• Holder of a current First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training

About The David Ross Education Trust: The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff. Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.