Sports Coach

**Summary**
We are looking for a talented Sports Coach to join our team at Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, supporting our vision and ethos, securing effective teaching and successful learning, and promoting high levels of achievement and self-esteem for all pupils.

Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite as well as support across the Federation to ensure all our staff feel encouraged to do their best. Join a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission in creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment.
**About Us**
Harris Primary Academy South Kenton (HPASK) is a five-form entry school situated in South Kenton, which is part of the London Borough of Brent. HPASK is an inclusive academy and we want every one of our children, from Early years to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience at school. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children's achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn. We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them. HPASK is very much a community school. We know that a close partnership with parents is vital if children are to learn and grow as individuals. We therefore do all we can to keep parents informed and involved in all aspects of school life. HPASK joined the Harris Federation in September 2024, so you will be joining our team at a really exciting time as we establish ourselves in our local community. If you would like to find out more about our school please do come and visit us and talk to as many children and staff as you can. We are very much looking forward to meeting you.
**Main Areas of Responsibility**
As our Sports Coach you will:

- Teach primary-age children the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics.
- Plan, prepare, deliver and assess a range of CPD lessons, PPA cover, extra-curricular club sessions and other related programmes, all designed to enhance the school’s PE and Sporting culture.
- Provide teaching cover as and where required across the academy within the curriculum.
- Ensure all equipment associated with the PE session is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned on completion of the PE session.
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate with external agencies as required.
- Be responsible for agreed enrichment activities.
- Ensure all students identified for support are given every opportunity to access the curriculum.
- To highlight each student’s learning needs to the class teacher and agree how they will be supported in lessons.
- Monitor identified students in lessons, providing teachers with feedback on participation and progress.
- Support identified students to engage with the learning objectives set for the lesson.
- Use the Academy’s behaviour management strategies to contribute to creating a purposeful learning environment.
- Maintain records of students’ progress in relation to their targets.
- Contribute to evaluation, review and target setting of provision maps.
- Support teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
- Join a curriculum team and be responsible for the organisation of resources linked to that team.
- Supervise students as part of playground duties including lunch cover.

**Qualifications & Experience**
We would like to hear from you if you have:

- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths - Grade C or above
- UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or appropriate equivalent qualification
- A HLTA qualification
- Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment
- Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport
- The ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport
- Energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to use your own initiative
- Strong team working skills
- The ability to work in a flexible way
- The ability to show sensitivity in complex situations
- Good organisational skills

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
**Next Steps**

**Rewards & Benefits**
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 off