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Primary PE Teacher & Sports Coach
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of PE Teachers and Sports Coaches!
Ignite Sports Coaching have been delivering fun, engaging sessions across York and North Yorkshire for the past 6 years.
The position would suit a Primary School Teacher or experienced HLTA with a passion for sport and coaching and/ or a Secondary School PE specialist with a passion to work at the Primary level.
Throughout term time the successful candidate with provide lessons will consisting of PE PPA cover, CPD for school staff as well as extracurricular sports clubs. They will have the ability to teach PE within a Primary School environment working with class teachers and pupils in both Key Stage One and Two.
As well as developing strong working relationships with schools during term time, working at our ever-growing holiday clubs is a big part of the role.
At Ignite we pride ourselves on supporting and developing our staff, we care about your professional development and personal growth. We support our staff and provide them with feedback, guidance and mentoring to ensure they are delivering high quality whilst enjoying their role within the company.
Essential criteria
- Degree in PE / Sport (or working towards)
- Minimum 2 years experience working with primary school children
- Hold or be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding
- Enthusiasm and a passion for working with children in sport
- Reliable form of transport
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Have confidence and communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Primary school PE teaching experience
- QTS
- HLTA Qualification
- Paediatric First aid
- Multiple sporting qualifications
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (Minimum 28 hours per week in term time)
8.30am – 4.30pm at Holiday Clubs (40 hours per week)
Holidays: 28 days pro rata
Wage: Dependent on candidates teaching experience.
There is no set start date for this position but would ideally be as soon as possible but is negotiable for the right candidate.
To apply, please provide your CV AND covering letter outlining why you think you are the right fit for this position. info@ignitesportscoaching.co.uk
Successful applicants will initially have a video call interview then stage 2 would be to deliver a practical trial lesson and a face-to-face interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
MEET THE TEAM
James Shimmin – Director & Head Coach
Favourite Sports – Football, Golf, Cricket, Rugby League
Favourite Team – Leeds United
Favourite Sports to Teach – Cricket, Netball and Dodgeball
Favourite Bands – Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Arctic Monkeys
Coaching Ethos – To inspire and motivate children to have an active, healthy lifestyle and to gain a passion for life-long participation in activity.
Qualifications and Experience
16 years teaching PE and School Sport in Primary schools
Delivered PE and Sport in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ghana
BA Hons in Physical Education & Sports Coaching – York St John
Paediatric First Aid – Child Protection and Safeguarding
FA Football Level 1 & 2 , Youth Modules 1 & 2 – ECB Cricket Level 2 – Basketball Level 1 –Rugby League Level 1 – Athletics Level 1 – Dodgeball Level 1 – KS1 Multi Skills Level 1
Alex Johns – Assistant Head Coach & PE Teacher
Favourite Sports – Football/ Futsal
Favourite Team – Norwich City
Favourite Holiday Destination – Croatia
Favourite Sports to Teach – Dodgeball, Basketball, Football
Favourite Music – Indie
Coaching Ethos
To create an environment where children can learn and develop key skills whilst expressing and enjoying themselves.
Matt Greenwood – PE Teacher / Sports Coach
Favourite Sports – Football, Golf, Cricket
Favourite Team – Leeds United
Favourite Holiday Destination – Croatia
Favourite Sports to Teach – Cricket, Athletics, Dodgeball
Favourite Music – 60’s, Indie, Rock & Dance
Coaching Ethos
To provide children with a wide variety of sports to enjoy and encourage their best efforts when doing so.
Caitlin Dye
PE Teacher / Sports Coach & Social Media Co-ordinator
Favourite Sports – Dance, Cricket, Netball and Rounders
Favourite Team – Liverpool FC
Favourite Holiday Destination – Anywhere with plenty of sun and sea!
Favourite Sports to Teach – Dance and Dodgeball
Favourite Music – One Direction and The Killers
Coaching Ethos
To create a fun, supportive and safe environment that encourages being active but also enjoying sport as a way of socialising and making new friends!
Joe Iggulden – PE Teacher / Sports Coach
Favourite Sports – Futsal, Football, Rugby League and Cricket
Favourite Team – Coventry City
Favourite holiday destination – Barcelona
Favourite Sports to Teach – Dodgeball, Multi Sport Games & Athletics
Favourite Music – Oasis, Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs & Yard Act
Coaching Ethos
To create an environment where learners are active problem solvers producing varied functional movement solutions.
Hannah Kelly – PE Teacher / Sports Coach
Favourite Sports – Netball, Golf, Hockey
Favourite Team – Manchester United
Favourite holiday destination – Corfu
Favourite Sports to Teach – Dodgeball, Rounders, Netball
Favourite Music – The Vamps, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift & Harry Styles
Coaching Ethos
To create a safe and enjoyable sporting environment where everyone feels they can participate, in order to learn new skills and have fun!