Pastoral Support Worker and Sports Coach

Pastoral Support Worker and Sports Coach, Grade D

Required: January 2025 or as soon as possible - 1 Year Full time Fixed Term Contract

“Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant and diverse school. Pupils are happy and safe. The school makes sure that all pupils know the trusted adults they can talk to about any worries. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and positive..” OFSTED Feb 2024

Looking for a unique role which will support pupils and families?

We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Worker and Sports Coach to join our hard working and friendly team. This is a unique opportunity to combine the skills of a Pastoral Support Worker and a Sports Coach into one role. We would like you to work with our pupils and families to achieve the very best academically and personally. We would like you to be able to work within our school community and build positive relationships with our pupils, families and wider networks, supporting our pupils to come to school and access the wonderful curriculum we have in place, with all the exciting opportunities we provide in addition, to enhance learning.

We are looking for people who:

• are dedicated to the welfare and achievement of every child;

• have experience of supporting children with high needs and evidence of the outcome of this support;

• are able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children;

• can be creative, innovative and have a passion for improvement;

• are forward thinking and committed to raising standards;

• have good organisational and communication skills;

• able to promote sports and wellbeing across the school.

• coaching experience

• able to have a positive impact on pupil progress in physical and emotional wellbeing

• committed to the maximising of personal and academic achievement all pupils

• high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

• able to build strong, positive relationships with our pupils, families and colleagues

• friendly and energetic

• We can offer you:

• a truly vibrant and diverse school

• a supportive and collaborative working ethos

• professional, dedicated staff who offer great support and show an uncompromising commitment to improving learners’ educational experiences;

• an evolving curriculum, inspired by children's desire to learn and teachers’ creativity;

• a purposeful and nurturing environment where learners are encouraged to strive for excellence;

• excellent CPD opportunities to further your development;

• enthusiastic learners who want to learn.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school directly

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Thursday 12th December 2024

Shortlisting: Friday 13th December 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 17th December 2024

Working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes lunch break and the position is term time only.