PE and Sports Specialism Apprentice Stratford upon Avon

Duties and Responsibilities

• Further raise the profile and enjoyment of sport within the school community
• Work alongside teachers and coaches to deliver engaging and motivating PE lessons
• Work with more able pupils to help them attain the highest level they can
• Organise and run extra-curricular sports clubs
• Bring their own specialism to our school
• Help organise lunchtime games sessions or clubs
• Support the PE Leader in organising the participation of students in school activities, school clubs and school tournaments/competitions (both internal and external)
• Manage and train school team(s)
• Attend team events 'out of hours' (time given in lieu)
• Assist in equipment preparation for lessons
• Become an active part of our team, prepared to go the extra mile for the benefit of our school community
• Follow school policies and behave professionally
• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
• You must have a clear DBS and DBA check

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Confident building and maintaining relationships with young children
• Works well with other people
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set
• Able to work using own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form
• Well organised
• Able to use ICT - word processing, emails, internet
• Aware of Safeguarding when working with young people
• Basic knowledge of First Aid if possible
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Personal qualities

• Positive 'can do' attitude
• Enthusiasm
• Enjoy working with children
• Reliable
• Committed
• High expectations
• Sense of humour
• Team player

Desired qualifications

GCSE maths and English A-C/8-4 would be advantageous.

Future prospects

• Working in our school community, you will have the opportunity to develop sport during and after school (e.g., running after school clubs)
• You will also have the opportunity to support the planning and delivery of high quality PE and look for ways to include the wider school community in activities
• We believe that by working in our school community you will be equipped with a wide range of skills and experiences that will allow you to be prepared for future employment