School Sport Coach Apprentice Church Langton Primary School

As a sports coach apprentice, you will provide sports opportunities to children throughout the school. Running a range of breakfast or after-school clubs and promoting active lifestyles in the school community. You will liaise closely with the PE leader and the class teachers to ensure that all children are getting an effective sport education.

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Closing date: 15 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    The above salary is for full time, this role is TERM TIME ONLY working 39 weeks per year. The actual salary is £11,417.60 per annum.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday: Hours TBC between 7.45 – 5.30pm (including some breakfast club or after school club sessions)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Aug 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246274

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Support the provision of high-quality sports coaching
  • Involve all children in PE and adapt lessons for different abilities
  • Feedback to students on performance to help them improve techniques and understanding
  • Improve links with local schools and partners to help with competitive sport and physical activity provision
  • Increase physical activity levels within the school
  • Support the PE Coordinator regarding intra and inter school events
  • Assist the school in its day to day duties

The training you will be getting

L4 Apprenticeship Standard in Sports Coach

  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English or Maths (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA):

  • Work based project and presentation with questioning
  • Practical observation with questioning
  • Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio

Delivery Method

  • You will need to be able to attend a training course at Loughborough College starting on Monday 5th August 2024 for 3 weeks Monday to Friday. (Please ensure you are able to travel before applying)
  • Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Higher Education
  • Coaching in education
  • Community sports coaching
  • International sports coaching

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
BTEC or equivalent PE or Sport related qualification (Grade Level 3) Essential

Things to consider

Additional training may take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours every other Wednesday. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. You will be employed to work with children full time in a school as a member of staff, not a student. Any offer of Apprenticeship will be subject to a full DBS and Satisfactory References. Loughborough College has the right to close this vacancy before the end date.

About the employer

Church Langton Primary School is a small thriving primary school. It is set in extensive grounds located in the south of Leicestershire near to the historic market town of Market Harborough. The school, which enjoys beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, serves the local community and beyond by aiming to provide the highest quality of education within a context rooted firmly in Christian values. We are committed to developing all children academically, emotionally and socially. Our expectations are high, both in work and behaviour. Our staff are dedicated professionals, who work as a close-knit team to do their best for every child in their care.

Employer

Church Langton Primary School

Address

Stonton Road

Church Langton

Market Harborough

LE16 7SZ

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Training

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Sophia Cleaver

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Sports coach

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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