What skills and experience we're looking for
Dilkes Academy is looking for a qualified sports coach to join our dedicated team to undertake the teaching of Physical Education and lead before/after school clubs, alongside the promotion of sport and activity across the school.
This truly is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated coach to join our friendly, supportive team and to become part of a successful, collaborative academy that firmly believes in securing outstanding achievement for all pupils. Our pupils are positive, well behaved and enthusiastic learners.
The successful candidate will:
• Be committed to our school's ethos and belief that all children can reach their full potential
• Enjoy working hard in a supportive network of professionals
• Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
• Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development
• Be an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour
Receive full training and support
• Be committed to our school's values of Respect, Positivity and Responsibility
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• Fantastic children who are ready to learn
• Committed and supportive staff
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly community
• Successful collaborative partnerships with other local schools
• Recognition of continuous service
You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.