HLTA Sports Coach

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (HPACR) is an inclusive academy, and we want every one of our children, from Nursery to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children's achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons, and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn.

We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them.

HPACR is very much a community academy. We know that a close partnership with parents is vital if children are to learn and grow as individuals. We therefore do all we can to keep parents informed and involved in all aspects of school life.

If you would like to find out more about our academy, please do come and visit us and talk to as many children and staff as you can. We are very much looking forward to meeting you.

As our Sports Coach you will:

• Teach primary-age children the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics.
• Plan, prepare, deliver and assess a range of CPD lessons, PPA cover, extra-curricular club sessions and other related programmes, all designed to enhance the school’s PE and Sporting culture.
• Ensure all equipment associated with the PE session is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned on completion of the PE session.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with external agencies as required.
• Be responsible for agreed enrichment activities.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C or above
• UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or appropriate equivalent qualification
• A HLTA qualification
• Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment
• Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport
• The ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport
• Energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to use your own initiative
• Strong team working skills
• The ability to work in a flexible way
• The ability to show sensitivity in complex situations
• Good organisational skills

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.