Sports Coach Apprenticeship role at Tetherdown Primary School As an Apprentice Sports Coach, at Tetherdown Primary School, your key responsibility will be to support the lead in Physical Education (PE) by facilitating high-quality sports programmes and activities. The aim is to elevate the children's experience in sports education, promote physical health, and instil a love for sports and a healthy lifestyle. During your 18-month tenure, you will be working towards achieving a Level 3 Sports Coach qualification. Apprenticeship Vacancy: Salary: £6.40 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds Working week: Monday - Friday, 9 am till 4:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break Hours: 35 hours per week Expected duration: 18 months Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors Level 3 Sports Coach Apprenticeship standard qualification Location: G rand Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, Greater London, N10 3BP Key Responsibilities: Connect with all children, using their names and building a good rapport. Be actively involved in all sessions, ensuring all the children are participating and having fun. Help all children learn, with demonstrations and positive feedback. Be effective and adaptable when working in a team, and ensure the effective running of classes Have a keen interest in Dance, gymnastics or Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA) Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating a diverse range of sports activities and physical education lessons under the guidance of a qualified teacher or senior coach. Help in organising sports events, resources, competitions, and extra-curricular activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants, within and with other school events. Motivate and inspire children to participate in physical activities, promoting the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. Lead lunchtime sports activities for children in Years 3 – 6 with guidance from the PE Lead. Support the monitoring and assessment of children’s progress in physical education, providing feedback to teachers and parents as required. Assist in maintaining sports equipment and resources, ensuring they are safe and ready for use. Participate in professional development opportunities, including training sessions and workshops, to enhance coaching skills and knowledge. Contribute to the school's sports development planning, offering ideas for new activities and improvements. Management of resources: Manage and maintain sports equipment and facilities, ensuring they are in good condition and accessible for lessons and extracurricular activities. Assist in the procurement of new equipment and resources as needed Uphold the school's policies and values, including those related to safeguarding, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion Afterschool clubs: Lead and supervise afterschool sports clubs, providing opportunities for students to further develop their sports skills and interests. Plan and deliver engaging activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Desired skills, qualities and qualifications: Skills and Attributes: Passionate about sports and physical education, with a good understanding of a wide variety of sports disciplines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young children. Be adaptable and flexible to change. Good organisational skills, with the ability to plan and deliver engaging sports activities. A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn new coaching techniques and approaches. A positive, patient, and encouraging attitude towards working with children. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it. An enhanced DBS check (or country equivalent) may be required. What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Sports Coach Apprenticeship standard qualification Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary. What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship About the host employer: Tetherdown Primary School is a two-form primary school in the heart of Muswell Hill. We are a happy, diverse and supportive community, where we take pride in providing a nurturing, innovative, and inspiring atmosphere for students, staff, and parents to thrive and achieve together. Inspiring creativity fosters problem-solving skills in children, encouraging them to tap into their curiosity and imagination. We nurture kindness, showing them the value of caring for each other, our school, and the environment. We build resilience, giving them chances to tackle challenges and learn from experiences, promoting all-around development. InspireTA