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Ref 193146
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 - 11.
Salary £23893 to £ 25979 The salary shown is based on full year, full time post.
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (12/09/2024 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 02/09/2024.
Location
Cherry Fold Community Primary School, Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5JS (414 on roll)

Tel: 01282 426630
School website: www.cherryfold.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking for a skilled sports coach who can actively support our school and is determined to achieve the very best for every child. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with our other support staff, under the direction of the PE leader, to continue to develop and enhance PE & Sport in our school.

Specific Duties will include:
  • Planning and delivering structured PE lessons supported by the class teacher
  • Tracking progress and keeping clear and accurate records
  • Provide accurate feedback to pupils so they clearly understand what they need to do to move their learning forward.
  • Working collaboratively with class teachers and PE subject leader
  • Running before and after school sports clubs daily taking pupils to sporting competitions

    The successful candidate should have a thorough understanding of PE in the National Curriculum, the Lancashire scheme of work and recent training and experience in delivering PE in primary school. 
    The ability to work as part of a team, clear communication and the ability to manage own workload is essential. The successful candidate will be required to undertake training to drive the school’s minibus.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    The closing date is 5pm on 02/09/2024
    • Essential Qualifications
  • Qualified to National Governing Body Level 2 with the relevant experience for the coaching role.
  • NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent).
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths.
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • First Aid Qualification.
  • Other sports training with National Governing Body, Sports Coach UK or similar.
    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of coaching in schools.
  • Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
  • Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
  • See Person Specification for further information.
    • Desirable Experience
  • Understanding of Physical Education provision in Primary School, including Lancashire Scheme of Work.
  • See Person Specification for further information.


    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    email: bursar@cherryfold.lancs.sch.uk
    Proposed Interview Date:
    09/09/2024 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@cherryfold.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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