Sports Coach

About Holy Trinity

Vision: To reflect the heart of God by showing compassion and caring for all.

Values: Community, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence

At Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, we believe every child deserves to be known, valued, and cared for. Rooted in our Christian ethos and guided by our Latin motto cura personalis—care for the whole person—we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our journey of excellence, equity, and renewal.

Situated on the northern fringe of Handsworth, our school is a place of ambition and refuge. We serve a vibrant community with pride, celebrating the unique stories and strengths of every child and family. Our values—Community, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence—are not just words; they shape every lesson, every interaction, and every decision.

Handsworth: Handsworth, located in the northwest of Birmingham, is a vibrant and diverse community known for its rich cultural heritage and strong sense of identity. Historically an industrial heartland, Handsworth has evolved into a thriving area with significant South Asian, African and African-Caribbean heritage, contributing to its dynamic cultural landscape. The community is characterised by its lively atmosphere, with bustling markets, diverse eateries, and numerous cultural festivals that celebrate its multicultural roots. Despite facing challenges similar to other inner-city Birmingham communities, the resilience and unity of Handsworth's residents continue to drive positive change and foster a supportive environment for all.

About Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT)

The Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT) is a collaborative network of schools in Birmingham, dedicated to providing high-quality education within a supportive and inclusive Christian ethos environment. The Trust encompasses a variety of academies from across three local education authorities - Birmingham, Solihull and North Warwickshire. Each school - 18 primaries and 1 secondary - retains its unique character and ethos while adhering to the overarching values of BDMAT, which include promoting "Life in all its fullness," success, and positive wellbeing for all students. BDMAT schools work together on leadership, curriculum design, teaching, and pastoral support, ensuring a holistic approach to education.

Job Information

Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy seeks to appoint a passionate Sports Coach who is committed to encouraging pupil participation, developing skills, and assisting pupil success. The ideal candidate will be suitably qualified and experienced to coach across a range of ages and abilities before, during, and after school, as well as manage and officiate fixtures.

Our Ambitions for Sport and PE: Handsworth faces a notable shortage of sporting opportunities and teams, which significantly impacts our pupils at Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy. Due to limited community sports facilities and organised teams, many children in Handsworth rely solely on school-based sports for their physical activity and skill development. This scarcity underscores the critical role of sport at Holy Trinity, where we strive to provide a comprehensive and engaging physical education program.

Our ambitions for the growth of Sport and PE over the next two years are:

1. We aim to increase our pupils' participation in inter-school sports.

2. We want our pupils to watch and experience more live professional sporting events, inspiring them and broadening their horizons.

3. We want to develop a rich array of extra-curricular sports clubs that will provide numerous opportunities for pupils to actively participate, develop their skills, and enjoy the benefits of a vibrant sporting culture.

4. Our ambition is for more pupils to play sport outside of school. We want to form links with clubs and partners from across Birmingham and to signpost families to teams and clubs to help more children to participate in sporting activities regularly.

Responsibilities include:

Teach well-structured and enjoyable PE lessons;

Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils and set high expectations so that all pupils are inspired, motivated and challenged by sport;

Take positive steps to ensure access and inclusion;

Develop contacts with outside sporting bodies to ensure signposting opportunities are made available to specific groups or individuals;

Help to organise inter-school and intra-school sporting competitions;

Work alongside teachers to ensure excellent provision for pupils;

Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment;

Work collaboratively with school colleagues as a committed team member;

Be a positive role model, motivating and encouraging pupils to participate in sport and physical activity.

Experience and Personal Qualities:

Commitment to the school’s Safeguarding Policy at all times;

Experience of delivering outstanding lessons to pupils of all ages and abilities;

Experience of delivering sporting activities to pupils of all ages and abilities;

Experience of supporting pupils of all ages and abilities to make excellent progress;

Mastery of, and enthusiasm for, Sport and Physical Education;

Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement;

Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills;

A friendly, open and collaborative attitude, and a commitment to School ethos.