Sports Enrichment Officer

Barnes Wallis Academy and the David Ross Education Trust are now recruiting a Sports Enrichment Officer. Help organise and grow the enrichment programme, and increase participation. This is your opportunity to join the Barnes Wallis Academy PE Department and DRET Sport Team.

About the role

This role will have responsibility for improving participation and performance within a range of sports, alongside enhancing participation and provision across the academy within enrichment before, during and after school.

The role will also work closely with the Head of PE to ensure all enrichment opportunities are promoted, delivered, reported, and organised to a high standard throughout Barnes Wallis Academy. 

This is a great opportunity to develop a career in sports development, coaching or to progress into teaching.

• Deliver school clubs in a variety of sports, ensuring they are beneficial and engaging
• Regularly remind students of clubs, matches and events and help organise
• Work creatively with the Head of PE and PE department to plan and organise internal and external competitive opportunities for the Academy. Support the delivery of festivals, competitions and summer schools for Academy pupils, and feeder school pupils.
• Help to identify and support talented individuals and shape pathways and opportunities for them to participate, compete and excel in elite sport.
• Be a champion for Sports Enrichment within the academy – constantly promote and market sporting opportunities to students through traditional and social media channels.
• Ensure attendance at fixtures, trips and events is organised and planned well ahead of time, ensuring the school, parents and pupils are all aware

37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term to 31st August 2025

About our Academy

Barnes Wallis Academy is a caring and ambitious school. We have high aspirations and expectations for all our students in delivering academic excellence and valuable enrichment.

Sport is an integral part of the academy and we try to offer the widest variety possible to our students.

The sports programme varies over the year according to season, but in addition to regular PE in the curriculum we have our enrichment programme which includes activities suitable for all ages, abilities and interests.

The Sports Enrichment Programme allows students to participate in an array of sports and experiences. Specialist coaches are regularly brought in for these sports in order to give the students the best possible experience.

We also run a vast array of house competitions throughout the year for all students to be involved in.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC10 - £25,545 FTE per annum, £22,438 pro rata
• Opportunity to earn additional income during school holidays or evenings.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for 

• Passion for sport which could be drawn on to benefit Barnes Wallis Academy
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Keen to gain experience and develop your career
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver successful programmes, events and initiatives
• Positive role model, demonstrating self-motivation and mature interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a warm, respectful, and professional rapport with young people.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) including presentations.
• Able to use your own initiative to drive participation and improve performance
• High personal and professional standards, including recognition of the confidentiality issues impacting upon work in a school (e.g. access to sensitive pupil medical or family information).
• Awareness of safeguarding legislation and issues and full commitment to safeguarding practice.
• Willingness to travel for competitions, events and fixtures
• Ability to communicate with pupils, parents, staff and other members of the Trust
• Enthusiastic and energetic approach, with a can-do attitude.
• Flexible approach to duties undertaken and working hours

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here".

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.