Sports Coach

Sport is at the heart of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET), a multi‑academy Trust with a geographical focus on Northamptonshire, N.E. Lincs /Lincolnshire and Yorkshire/Humber regions. The network consists of primary, secondary and special academies which are expanding all the time.

You will promote, coordinate and deliver sessions and initiatives across Early Years, key stages 1 and 2 as part of our sporting provision, and lead on extended schools sports clubs and sports enrichment opportunities. The role requires experience and interest in a wide range of sports, significant coaching experience and relevant qualifications. You will coordinate our programme of after‑school clubs and sports events to ensure high levels of pupil participation and success.

Candidates must have a passion for sport and be experienced in the education, sport development, teaching and/or coaching sector. They should be energetic, inspiring, organised and driven with a passion to help pupils succeed.

• Salary: NJC5‑8 £ 25,583-£26,824 FTE, £19,131-£20,696 pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform:
  Health & Wellbeing Programme:
  Cycle to Work Scheme

Cedar Road Primary Academy is situated near Abington Park in Northampton town. We offer a high standard of education, experience and enjoyment for every pupil, with core values of respect, integrity, care, compassion, hope and responsibility guiding our community. Our ethos encourages each pupil to reach their highest potential.

• Evidence of a graduate with a good level degree or relevant qualification combined with a sporting background and experience in the sport development or education sector
• Holder of a range of relevant coaching qualifications and experience delivering sport/lessons/activities to groups of primary aged pupils
• Child protection and first aid training in sport, or willingness to undertake such training
• Teaching or tutor training in a specific sport or PE

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.