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Sports Coach - Part-time

Marden Primary Academy, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-2183-103S
  • Posted:20/06/2022
  • Pay:£15,136 per annum (£19,293 full time equivalent)
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:11/07/2022 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you a passionate PE Coach or Sports Instructor who thrives on working with children, igniting their passion for sports and physical activity? Marden Primary Academy has a great opportunity for a Sports Coach to join us from September 2022. Our successful candidate will deliver a variety of PE lessons to our primary-aged pupils throughout the day, varying from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2. The role will initially be offered on a fixed term basis with every intention to become a longer term/permanent arrangement thereafter.  

A passion for the subject with a broad skill-set, being able to build rapport with pupils of this age range and a commitment to our school are our essential criteria for the position. This is a very exciting role for our academy. 


We are looking for someone demonstrates the following:

  • Have high expectations of teaching and learning
  • To be a positive role model
  • To contribute to the positive ethos of the school
  • Be able to work collaboratively with a range of children and adults
  • A broad PE skill-set
  • Previous, recent experience in a similar education setting is desirable
  • Works independently and is a self-motivator

Key Responsibilities

  • To liaise with parents, carers, link staff and multi-agency staff as appropriate, through phone calls/letters etc.
  • To undertake the practical delivery of a variety of sport activities to students during interventions, PPA cover, lunchtime and after school clubs.
  • To liaise with the school’s Head of PE to ensure activities reflect National Curriculum requirements.
  • To ensure equipment is stored in an orderly and accessible way.
  • Plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and pupils make superior progress.
  • To liaise and work with the school’s Head of PE to plan and facilitate sports events across the school and inter school competitions.
  • Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
 
This opportunity offers an actual salary of £15,136 per annum based on 33.75 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week of inset. Note that whilst the position is offered on a fixed term basis initially of up to one year, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Marden Primary Academy or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you
 
If you would like to visit the school or arrange a confidential phone call, please contact office@mardenprimaryacademy.org.uk

Information about the school

Working at Marden Primary Academy: Marden joined Leigh Academies Trust in September 2020. The academy serves the beautiful village community of Marden in Kent and has 40 pupils in each year group. Significant proposed housing development in the local area means that there is genuine potential for future expansion.

Marden’s children are its biggest asset and they need leaders with grit, determination and passion to help provide them with a positive future. We are looking for a very special person as only the best will do for the children of Marden.

Our successful candidate will be talented and a highly motivated leader with drive and commitment to excellence as well as strong interpersonal skills. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential.​​​​​​​

Ethos: At Marden Primary Academy, we believe every child deserves the right to a nurturing and caring community, whose shared vision is ambitious and uncompromising. With an internationally-minded approach, we collectively challenge ourselves and one another, showing both support and resilience to continuously improve and achieve, in learning and in life.

Values: - Ready - Respect - Safe

We were awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted in 219 - 'Marden Primary is a calm, friendly school with a positive atmosphere. Pupils are happy and enjoy their lessons. They work hard and want to learn new things. Pupils are proud of the special experiences that the school offers. These include the chance to care for rabbits and guinea pigs. Pupils also benefit from the quiet and beautiful ‘secret garden’ in the school’s grounds.'

"We are a rural school in the heart of the community of Marden serving the village and the surrounding area. Marden is a school that welcomes everyone, with a family atmosphere and a desire to help every child do their very best. We do this through inspirational teaching with a range of exciting learning opportunities; a nurturing culture where all children feel they belong; and through working in close partnership with parents and carers." - Principal Niall Dosad

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 832058

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.