Netball Coach

As part of this role, you will need to coach challenging netball sessions (one after school club on Wednesdays, 15:00-17:00) and arrange and attend school sporting fixtures.

You will be responsible for arranging your own team fixtures and paid extra for any fixtures that take place outside of the set coaching hours.

The successful candidate will complete the Midas minibus qualification as part of staff training.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A minimum of a Level 2 netball qualification
• Valid UK driving license holder for a minimum of three years
• Prior experience successfully coaching mixed-ability children aged 11+
• A passion for teaching young people.

You will be excited by the prospect of working towards fixtures and hosting netball tournaments, and be responsible, reliable and punctual, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Harris Academy Wimbledon is an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

We promote high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourage participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empower students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.

Professional learning is at the heart of the academy, supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.