Sports Coach and Pupil Mentor - Part-time

Lady Joanna Thornhill (Endowed) Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3284-192S
• Posted:26/06/2025
• Pay:KSC £25,252 FTE £11,876 appro pro rata
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:11/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking for a dynamic, highly-organised, enthusiastic Sports Coach and Pupil Mentor to join our team. You will be passionate about sport and healthy living and an ambassador who ensures that all children reach one of Lady Joanna curriculum outcomes: Children are physically and mentally healthy. You will motivate children to take part on sport and provide mentorship to a range of pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach sport (including gymnastics) across the school from Year R-6
• Deliver lunchtime active play and after school sporting clubs, along with other supervision during recreational time.
• Set up and coach out-of-school-hours sports clubs, encouraging attendance in particular by children who do not usually participate in sport.
• Be highly effective in managing and organising time, ensuring sessions are well planned and prepared in advance.
• Organise and maintain equipment and resources including PE stores, cupboards and sheds.
• Contribute to the organisation of sporting events, tournaments and competitions which include a variety of sports and age groups.
• Act as a mentor to key children, supporting their learning in the classroom, as directed by the class teacher / Inclusion leader.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in a primary school setting / working with children
• Proven track record of leading and managing a successful sports programme
• Excellent organisational and networking skills

Visits to our school are encouraged: Please contact Sharon Swan (PA to Senior Leadership Team) on 01233 812781 or email s.swan@ladyj.kent.sch.uk if you could like to book a tour of our school on Friday, 4^th July @ 9.30am or Tuesday, 8^th July @  1.30pm.                     

Closing date: 11^th July 2025

Interview: TBC

Start date: September 2025

Hours: 12.00 – 4.30pm

Information about the school

Lady Joanna is a two-form entry endowed primary school, in the centre of the idyllic village of Wye. It is set in amazing grounds and the outside area is being further developed into a really special and exciting space for the children.

At Lady Joanna, we aim to provide a stable, caring, learning environment in which children are happy to attend, are stimulated, keen to learn and flourish. We provide for a wide range of ability and are committed to providing equal opportunities and extra support to those who are vulnerable or have special needs. Our curriculum is for the Head, Heart and Hand and this means we want to provide an expansive education.

Lady Joanna is a Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School, which empowers the children to learn more about their rights and how they work in practice. The school also supports children to become courageous advocates through the School Council and we are proud of our environment and promote environmental issues.

Lady Joanna is a member of CARE Foundation Trust which is a group of 10 local primary schools. This provides support and shared learning opportunities across the trust.

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 posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Lady Joanna Thornhill will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on any shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. This information will be kept on file for 6 months, in line with data protection procedures. The panel will ensure we meet our duty under the Equality Act, 2010.

The School reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met, it is therefore advised that applications are submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will also consider part time applications. Please indicate as part of your written application whether you would like to work part time.

We do not use Agencies for our recruitment process - please do not contact us regarding this advertisement.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs R Foster
• Address:Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EA
• Telephone: (01233) 812781
• Email: s.swan@ladyj.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification Sports Coach and Pupil Mentor
• Job Description - Sports Coach and Pupil Mentor
• Child Protection Policy