Job Description
Responsible for: Delivery of the Trusts Premier League Primary Stars project (PE Curriculum & PSHE)
Job Purpose
Premier League Primary Stars – PE Curriculum Coach
Utilising funding provided by the Premier League Charitable Fund, the role will be responsible for delivery of the Premier League (PL) Primary Stars programme for children aged between 5 and 11 in primary school settings.
PL Primary Stars aims to use the inspiration of the PL and professional football clubs to create healthier and more positive futures for all children in England and Wales. The programme seeks to improve and enhance physical education (PE) and other curriculum areas, and develop the skills and values that are crucial to success in later life.
PL Primary Stars Objectives:
• Enhance teacher’s knowledge, skills and confidence to improve the provision of PE and School Sport.
• Increase children’s enjoyment, participation and skills in competitive and non-competitive sports and other physical activities.
• Increase children’s understanding of the personal skills and values they need to achieve their goals.
• Enhance children’s understanding of, and interest and confidence in, English and Maths;
• Support young people to follow further participation pathways in sport.
Key Objectives of the role:
• To deliver the minimum key performance indicators (KPIs) of the Premier League Primary Stars programme operating to the Trusts minimum standards.
• To promote and support the sustainability of high quality PE delivery in Primary schools.
• To develop, grow and enhance links between the Community Trust and partnership Primary Schools
Duties and Responsibilities
• To plan and deliver KS1 and KS2 PE Curriculum, in city and county partnership primary schools.
• To plan and deliver Literacy themed and PSHE workshops, in city and county partnership primary schools.
• Deliver the key outcomes of the PL Primary Stars programme.
• To mentor and upskill Primary school teachers in PE Curriculum delivery, providing personal development plans.
• To ensure the Trusts Monitoring and Evaluation process is adhered to.
• Work in partnership with schools / educational establishments.
• Develop sustainable, meaningful partnerships with schools and key staff.
• Continued personal development, attendance at Trust CPD sessions/events
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Relevant Sports related Degree/A Levels – Desirable
Relevant teaching qualification (CTTLS/QTS/QTLS) – Desirable
AfPE Level 3 – Supporting the delivery of PE and School Sport – Desirable
FA Level 2 Coaching certificate – Essential
Multi – Skills Level 2 Award – Desirable
FA Youth Awards – Desirable
Safeguarding Certificate – Essential
First Aid Award – Essential
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in the education system at any level Desirable
Knowledge of National Curriculum for PE (preferably Primary school) – Essential
Demonstrate a good understanding of Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) and Academy Pathway – Desirable
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people in various community settings. – Essential
Experience of managing and implementing physical activity programmes for children and young people. – Essential
Experience of managing relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners at all levels. – Desirable
Skills and abilities
Ability to work on own initiative – Essential
Ability to communicate with senior managers, delivery staff and general public. – Essential
Excellent organisational and planning skills – Essential
Achieve targets and respond quickly and flexibly to changing needs and demands of the project. – Essential
Commitment to develop and improve own performance and CPD. – Essential
Strong commitment to high quality delivery and service. – Essential
Ability to form strong and appropriate relationships, demonstrating excellent communication skills. – Essential
Equality & Diversity
Must be able to recognise discrimination in its many forms and adhere to the LCFC Equality policies. – Essential
Able to work within a diverse community and draw on individual strengths to promote equality & diversity. – Essential
Other
Must satisfy relevant pre-employment checks including two current references relevant to the position and Enhanced DBS checks – Essential
Clean driving license & access to a vehicle Essential
Strive to achieve and work towards ‘Leicester City FC Community Trust’ vision and mission statements. – Essential
Contract Term: (30 Hour Contract) 1 year fixed term, you may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends.
How to apply
To apply for the PE Curriculum Coach position, please email by sending a CV and a covering letter, providing two relevant references to jamie.skinner@lcfc.co.uk for the attention of Education and Partnerships Manager. Subject bar – Education Coach Position.