Sports Enrichment Officer - Thomas Middlecott Academy

As a DRET Sports Enrichment Officer (SEO) you will support the school in delivering the Trust's sports enrichment agenda and their sports plan. Alongside PE staff you will help create, promote and deliver the sports offering and encourage and enthuse our students to take part.

The role will also 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.

Candidates must have a passion for sport and will ideally be seeking experience in the education, coaching, sports development, events sector or be considering a PGCE. Individuals will need to be energetic, organised and inspiring, as well as outcome driven with a desire to make a difference and strive for excellence.

• Deliver school clubs in a variety of sports, ensuring they are beneficial and engaging.
• Organise external coaches and organisations to lead after school clubs and sessions.
• Produce and publicise the school’s written programme of co-curricular clubs.
• Regularly remind students of clubs, matches and events and help organise teams ready for competitions, communicating effectively to parents and any relevant staff.
• Plan, organise and deliver Trust wide, and school specific initiatives.
• Maintain a talent register and support the various DRET talent initiatives within your school.
• Promote selection for cross-school teams and look to maximise selection from your school.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC10 FTE £27,694 FTE per annum, £24,325 pro-rata per annum (pay award pending).
• 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

• 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.
• Ability to develop and maintain a warm, respectful and valued rapport with young people.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) including presentations.

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 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.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

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.