HLTA SPORTS COACH
Arreton St George’s C.E. (Aided) Primary School
School Lane, Arreton, Isle of Wight PO30 3AD
Email: admin@arretoncepri.iow.sch.uk
Tel: 01983 528429
Headteacher: Mrs Nicky Coates
Required: January 2024
Salary: NJC Scale 6 – 17.5hours a week, term time only (actual salary £11,782 p.a.)
Arreton St George’s Primary School is an inclusive and nurturing one-form entry village school in the heart of the community, with a dedicated and supportive staff team. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in driving forward our future development and growth. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where children are safe, happy, and have ‘Room to Grow’.
We are seeking an HLTA (or coach with equivalent experience) to provide quality sports lessons delivering the physical education curriculum across the whole school. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an encouraging, enthusiastic, and supportive approach and have experience of working with primary aged children.
The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team, be highly effective in planning, delivery, evaluating lessons and achieving the best outcomes for children. We offer a supportive and engaging teaching environment, enthusiastic children, colleagues who enjoy learning together, and opportunities for professional development and progression.
We are looking for an HLTA (or coach with relevant experience) who:
- Ensures safeguarding best practice.
- Is motivated and determined to secure the best possible outcomes for all children.
- Has excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and other staff.
- Has the ability to provide rich and creative learning experiences.
- Has personal philosophy which supports the values of the school.
- An HLTA qualification or equivalent coaching qualifications
- Has experience working with children in key stages 1 and 2.
- Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
- Is proactive in arranging sporting events and fixtures.
For an application pack, to arrange a visit, or to request any further information, please contact Michelle Hill on 01983 528429 or via email: m.hill@arretoncepri.iow.sch.uk
Completed application packs should be returned to Arreton St. George’s CE (Aided) Primary School addressed to Michelle Hill, School Business Manager, School Lane, Arreton, Isle of Wight PO30 3AD or via email to m.hill@arretoncepri.iow.sch.uk .
Please note we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances.
The governing board of Arreton St George’s Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS certificate will be required.
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This role falls within the strategic partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council. The employer will be the Isle of Wight Council and employment is on Isle of Wight terms and conditions. Hampshire County Council has delivered, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, all of its children’s services functions and will continue to do so until 2023. The original five-year partnership arrangement under direction of the Secretary of State finished in 2018 but has been extended voluntarily by both local authorities for a further five years.
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