Sports Coach

Oaklands School, Albion Hill, Loughton, IG10 4RA

We are looking to recruit a Sports Coach at Oaklands School who is passionate about sport to join our team from September 2024.

The role is for one day per week in the first instance, with the flexibility to assist the PE department by providing cover teaching lessons when the PE staff are at periodic fixtures, matches or events. It is anticipated that the role will grow over time. PE lessons are taught to girls and boys from Kindergarten upwards.

This role will involve planning and delivering high quality and engaging sports sessions during timetabled curriculum PE lessons. The vacancy is suitable for sports coaches who can offer a range of sports.
- An enjoyable working environment with engaged children and supportive families
- A committed, hardworking and supportive team of staff
- 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children
- Well-resourced site with astroturf playground, inside hall and sports fields
- Small classes of children with a passion for learning
- Varied links and involvement with the local community
- Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
- Complimentary school lunches and refreshments during term times

This is a part time position on 1 day per week remunerated according to relevant experience and qualifications.

**Main Purpose of the Role**

To plan, deliver and monitor a coordinated programme of high quality, professional coaching that is progressive and reflective of the needs of children, and supports the aim of increasing participation in PE and sport by all children at the School.

**General Responsibilities**:

- To maintain high standards of time keeping, teaching and learning, marking, monitoring, assessment and communication with parents.
- To take responsibility, as far as can reasonably be expected, for the safety, educational and social development of each of the pupils in the class at the time.
- To provide a role model for the development of pupils’ social behaviour and attitudes.
- To set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
- To attend staff meetings as required.
- To support the extra-curricular life of the School.
- To work effectively as a member of the team, establishing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils.
- To provide a safe, secure and well-organised environment to encourage the development of pupils as independent learners.
- To follow health and safety procedures in order to safeguard the health and safety of all members of the school community where applicable.
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of the pupils.
- To promote the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development of the pupils.
- To promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.
- To be aware of responsibilities under the School’s Child Protection Policy and to report any concerns to the appropriate person as soon as they occur.

**Teaching and Learning**:

- To prepare and implement well-structured and progressive coaching programmes ensuring a high quality, enjoyable coaching experience centred on the needs of children.
- To plan, provide and supervise activities that are appropriate, stimulating and challenging.
- To deliver coaching in a range of physical activities alongside teachers within the school’s PE curriculum and to have a focus on out of school hours learning.
- To maintain high standards of teaching and learning, monitoring, assessment and communication with parents (if required).
- To plan effectively to ensure that all children have the opportunity to meet their potential, irrespective of race or gender.
- To use teaching and planning strategies that are appropriate to the educational needs of any child who has been identified as having Special Educational Needs, including Gifted and Talented and EAL, in partnership with parents and other relevant parties.
- To support the PE department with the administrative tasks involved in school and competition events.
- To be positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children to participate in sport and physical activity.
- To take positive steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation amongst children, prioritising access and inclusion.
- To develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with all staff, including the wider community and sporting organisations.

**Assessment**:

- To use assessment and evaluation to inform future planning.
- To make regular assessment and observation of pupils to monitor and record progress and report findings as required.
- To track pupil performance and implement intervention measures where pupils are under-achieving at the earliest stage, also discussing with the SENDCo.
- To promote the general progress of pupils at all times.

**Organisation**:

- To create a safe and stimulating environment that supports learning and in which children