Organisation United Learning Salary £21,970.40 (£27,463 FTE) Location North London Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 8 August 2024 Interview date 13 Job Description Using rugby as a vehicle, we seek to improve the life chances of all young people through our mission to bring out 'the best in everyone' – students, staff, parents and the wider community. We want to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If this resonates with you, and you recognise the value that PE and sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you.
This is an exciting time to be involved with Ruby Union in England with the hosting of the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025, the launch of a worldwide new non-contact format and long-term plans to grow the game in schools, clubs and into new communities.
United Learning and England Rugby are committed to the growth of Rugby Union in the education sector. We recognise that the majority of players’ first experiences of rugby is in their PE lessons which is why we have partnered over the last 3 years to ensure that these lessons are the best they can possibly be. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team to lead the growth of the game in North London. You will be passionate about upskilling students and teachers, have good local rugby knowledge, connections and understanding of how to link schools to clubs. You will be able to accelerate growth in both a school and club environment by working closely with key stakeholders in both United Learning and England rugby.
As part of a growing national workforce connected to England Rugby this role will contribute to the wider rugby landscape supporting national events and initiatives such as Love Rugby and T1: Destination Twickenham.
About You
You will be a qualified rugby coach or teacher able to inspire PE teachers and senior leaders to grow rugby union within curricular and co-curricular provision. You will support their delivery through hands-on coaching, teacher training and coordinating links with local competition providers and community clubs.
In addition to being a coach that can inspire, we are looking for an individual who understands current issues within PE and community rugby clubs and who can develop and deliver solutions to overcome these, to maximise participation for young people of all backgrounds.
Rewards and Benefits
Competitive salary.
Contributory pension scheme.
26 days holiday
Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
Extensive range of employee benefits through our partner Perkbox.
Westfield Health cash plan for eligible staff
Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
A supportive team across the country.
We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
For Further information
Closing Date: 8th August at midnight
Interviews: 13th August 2024
Contract offered on a part time, 30 hours per week on a 36 month fixed term basis reviewed annually.
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