Lead Sports Coach - Fixed Term - 31.07.2027

Job Title: Lead Sports Coach - Fixed Term - 31.08.2027

E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy | Be kind, Be Safe, Try your Hardest

E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy is a beacon of inclusivity and opportunity. Our mission is crystal clear: be kind, be safe and try your hardest. We want to create a learning environment where unwavering consistency and high expectations empower each student to reach their highest potential.

We champion the strength of collaboration and teamwork, fostering a fantastic network among our children, families, and the wider community.

Embark on a journey of growth and possibility with us: https://badockswoodacademy.e-act.org.uk

E-ACT Merchants’ Academy - Ambition, Community,

E‑ACT Merchants’ Academy is a welcoming, ambitious all‑through school serving the heart of South Bristol. Spanning Nursery to Sixth Form, the academy provides a strong sense of continuity and community, offering children and young people a supportive, inclusive environment in which to learn and grow.

With a dedicated Primary and Secondary phase, our academy provides a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard, embrace challenges, and develop the confidence they need to succeed. Our staff team is committed to delivering a broad and aspirational curriculum, enriched by strong pastoral care and a focus on personal development.

Find out more: https://merchantsacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach (Split Role - Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy & Merchants' Academy)

Passionate about sport and inspiring young people? Join E-ACT in a unique split role across Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy and Merchants' E-ACT Academy, where you'll deliver engaging PE lessons, lead sports clubs and competitions, and help pupils build confidence, resilience and healthy lifestyles. If you're energetic, motivated and committed to helping every child succeed, we'd love to hear from you

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons for pupils across a range of ages and abilities.
• Lead lunchtime, after-school and enrichment sports activities to increase participation in physical activity.
• Organise and support sports festivals, competitions and fixtures across both academies.
• Act as a positive role model, motivating pupils to develop confidence, teamwork and healthy lifestyles.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and educational development, ensuring an inclusive experience for all.
• Help drive a culture of achievement, participation and excellence in sport across both academies

Pay range: £23,243.17 - £23,988.13 (FTE: £26,427.00 - £27,274.00)

SCP5-7 - 37 hours per week, term time only 39 weeks per year.

Working hours per day: 8:30 - 4:30 - half an hour lunch & half an hour early finish one day per week

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), or equivalent.
• TA3 qualification or relevant experience in an educational setting
• Demonstrable experience in sport, physical education or a related specialist area
• Enthusiastic, organised and able to work effectively across two academy sites.
• Ability to deliver inclusive activities that meet the needs of pupils with a range of educational needs and abilities.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.