St Andrew’s is a popular two-form entry infant school situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Coventry. Our pupils are happy, enthusiastic, and well-behaved learners who make our school a fantastic place to be. All members of our school community work together to live out our school values of respect, responsibility, and peace. If you share our values, then we’d love to receive an application from you.
What is the job role?St Andrew’s is looking to appoint a hardworking and enthusiastic Sports coach.
As a school we can offer you:
Incredible children who make coming to work an absolute joy
Caring and supportive colleagues
A commitment to staff welfare and work-life balance
Professional development opportunities to support you in your role or to enable career progression
A supportive governing body
The opportunity to work in Coventry’s only Infant School
Your working hours will 38 weeks (term time only) 8.00am – 1.00pm (Mon-Fri).
this role will be temporary initially (due to grant funding) with a planned Start date 1st March 2025.
Who are we looking for?We are looking to appoint an effective team player who:
works well as part of a team.
is able to communicate effectively with young children and colleagues.
has good knowledge of how to support children’s physical development
is able to plan and lead motivating physical activities for young children
whose own commitment to and enthusiasm for physical activity inspires others
is committed to the safeguarding of children.
is reliable, punctual and able to meet the physical demands required of this role (e.g. working outdoors in all weather, lifting and moving equipment)
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
