Willow Vale School, a multi-site specialist provision for young people who cannot attend mainstream school, is recruiting a permanent Sports Coach (HLTA). The post plans, leads and delivers sport under a teacher's direction, and includes interventions and transitions work in mainstream schools. It suits someone experienced in re-engaging learners with gaps in their education, working term-time at 37 hours a week over 39 weeks, with off-site work and travel between sites. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.
What the job involves
- Plan, lead and deliver sport under the direction of a teacher
- Work across the school's sites and in mainstream schools
- Deliver interventions and/or transitions support for children in mainstream schools
Experience
- Experienced sports coach
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness of safeguarding young people (full training provided)
- Understanding of how children and young people learn
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families
- Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure
- Medical clearance
- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references
- Online check following interview acceptance, per Keeping Children Safe in Education
Nice to have
- Experience of working with young people who have significant gaps in their education
- Able to travel between sites
What's offered
- Ongoing CPD opportunities
- Promotional opportunities
- Supportive and skilled team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
