Sports Enrichment Officer - Tattershall, Lincolnshire

Barnes Wallis Academy and the David Ross Education Trust are now recruiting for a Sports Enrichment Officer to 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.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

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.

This is a full-time, fixed term role until 31st August 2026, working 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

About our Academy

Barnes Wallis Academy is a small secondary school located in the rural village of Tattershall, Lincolnshire.

At Barnes Wallis Academy, we are committed to providing a world class education for all of our students, academically and pastorally.

We set high standards and expectations for our students and staff, demonstrated by our “Personal best, no excuses” philosophy. We believe in rigorously and consistently enforcing traditional basic standards of uniform, presentation and respect.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC10 FTE £26,835 per annum, £23,571 pro-rata per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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
• 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 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 use the ‘apply here’ button.

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.