Salary: SO1 (Fixed SCP 23) £17.30 p/h Job type: Part Time, Casual Apply by: 31 March 2025 Job overview Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Casual Session Sports Coach (Karate). This role is of great importance to our work as an organisation. The purpose of this post is to provide exceptional coaching delivery across the rowing programme and to support the development of an extra-curricular programme of national significance that complements the ambitions of the Trust ‘Big 3’ initiative. The ideal applicant will have: A relevant level 2 qualification or willingness to work towards. A full clean driving license and daily access to a car as this role is based across multiple sites. Experience of successful coaching at club level. The ability to prioritise workloads and manage the allocation of work effectively. The ability to form meaningful relationships with young people in the full age range of GORSE academies What we offer you: As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We offer a generous benefits package to our team: Membership to a local government pension scheme. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential professional advice and support 24/7. A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers. £2k Cycle to work scheme. On site gym access. Opportunities to train and learn from professional S&C instructors. About us: GORSE has a culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is common. Our trust will comprise 15 establishments by September 2025. We also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, ensuring that all children, especially those facing disadvantage, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, our central mission. If you would like to know more about our Trust, please visit our website at www.tgat.org.uk. How to Apply: If you’re excited about this role, a Job Description, Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website ( www.tgat.org.uk/jobs ), by email to recruitmenttgat.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 8888. If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted. Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live; if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to not miss this opportunity. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce reflecting the population of Leeds. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position. About The GORSE Academies Trust The GORSE Academies Trust Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley Leeds LS27 0LZ United Kingdom GORSE has a reputation for changing the deal for children from impoverished parts of the country. Our mission is to remove the link between poverty and academic underperformance. With excellent teaching, inspiring leadership, and exemplary behaviour standards, all children excel regardless of background. ALL CHILDREN EXCEL REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND We are developing a new approach to academisation, bringing strong schools forward as partners within GORSE, recognizing the advantage of belonging to a network of excellence. Our aim is to challenge underperformance through our own excellence, looking to develop new schools and sponsor existing ones in areas of significant educational underperformance. OUR SCHOOLS ARE HAPPY PLACES WHERE WORKING HARD AND RECOGNIZING OTHERS' SUCCESS IS IMPORTANT. We share ideas on teaching and leadership development with partners regionally and nationally, learning from the best nationally and internationally and those struggling in their work, seeking out brilliance and disseminating its magic. GORSE SCITT was awarded Teaching School Hub status in 2021, opening Leeds Teaching School Hub. Our renewed status means we are responsible for ensuring professional development opportunities at every career stage, nurturing a passion for education and a determination to inspire young people, regardless of background. You can find out more about us, our values, and people at www.tgat.org.uk. Sir John Townsley - Chief Executive Officer. Leanne Griffiths - Deputy Chief Executive Officer.