Gymnastics & Education Practitioner

Job title:

Gymnastics & Education Practitioner

Company:

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Job description

Job Title: Gymnastics and Education Practitioner
Salary: £23k-£24k per annum (commensurate on experience and
qualifications)
Hours of Work: You will be expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. The role includes evening and weekend unsociable hours. 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
Location: Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF.
Responsible To: Head of Primary School Education
Contractual Status: Full Time – permanent
Closing Date Friday: 12th July 2024
(Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if enough
suitable applications are received, early application recommended)
Interview Date: w/c 15th July 2024Overall purpose of the Job:
At Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, we believe that every child
and young person should have the equal opportunity to be safe,
lead a healthy life and be able to thrive and achieve their full
potential.To deliver high-quality Gymnastics and Education Practitionering
and intervention delivery within the primary school age group of
Lancashire. Whilst delivering for Blackburn Rovers Community
Trust, you will support individuals to develop their abilities to their
potential and enjoy physical activity which will encourage them to
sustain activity levels. Practitioners will also promote positive
healthy lifestyle choices and deliver educational messages through
sport. The post holder will also have a responsibility to mentor
teachers to help grow confidence and enhance quality of PE in
schools, in order to assist schools in sustainably developing this
area.The post holder will deliver against KPI’s from the Premier League
Primary Stars programme and the EFL Trust Joy of Moving
initiatives.The role requires an individual with significant experience of
working in a school setting and a good knowledge of the type of
young people targeted.Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for the following:
 Planning and delivering high quality gymnastics lessons/sessions that cover a range of skills and techniques.
 Contributing to the excellence of teaching and learning and the quality assurance within the curriculum area.
 Planning and delivering of school holiday programmes that cover a range of sports and activities.
 Ensuring quality assurance procedures are followed and implemented for all schools participating.
 Promoting equal opportunities in service delivery and employment.
 Acting in accordance with BRCT’s corporate objectives and policies and seeking to promote them.
 Working alongside local schools and the delivery team to prepare a range of events and competitions.
 Supporting the weekend delivery of coaching activities, e.g. matchday activities.
 Overseeing, reporting and resolving any feedback and/or issues with schools to the line manager.
 Monitoring and reporting on activities using the data management system and providing relevant management information to project coordinators.
 Contributing to meeting departmental targets and service standards and outcomes.
 Attending training/CPD to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
 Proactively identifying new opportunities to add to the provisions offered by BRCT.
 Linking, where possible, school sessions to local community activities and clubs creating pathways for further
development.
 A willingness to work off site in various school and
community environments.
 Maintaining awareness of, and acting in accordance with,
the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
 Fulfilling other duties as may be reasonably required from
time to timeKnowledge & Experience:
Recent experience of working in an education environment at primary education level.

Ability to plan and deliver a variety of consistently high-quality sessions delivering a wide range of different styles, skills and techniques, in gymnastics.Ability to educate and inspire children to take part in physical activities in and out of the school settings.Experience working alongside other teaching/support staff.Teaching/coaching experience at a variety of age groups and abilities.Experience of managing a programme of delivery.How to positively develop young people in a coaching/ classroom
setting.Safeguarding best practices and experience of acting on this knowledge to protect young people.Competence in IT.Qualifications:
Minimum of Level 2 gymnastics qualification.
A-levels (or equivalent)
Minimum of five GCSEs that includes English and Maths of a Grade C or above (or equivalent)How to applyTo apply, please email your application form, equal opportunities form and covering letter to recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Expected salary

£23000 – 24000 per year

Location

Blackburn, Lancashire

Job date

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:25:59 GMT

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