Job Description

South West Essex Community Education Trust are looking to recruit a Sports Coach to deliver high quality PE and school sporting opportunities across the primary phase. All our Primary schools are Ofsted 'Good' schools and based in Thurrock; they consist of Chadwell St Mary Primary School, Deneholm Primary School and Stifford Clays Primary School.

Would you like to:

• Be part of a team who are committed to providing excellent sporting opportunities for our pupils?

• Develop inspiring, innovative and highly effective practice in a supportive and nurturing environment?

• Make a positive contribution to our popular and fully inclusive schools?

Do you have:

• A desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcomes?

• The motivation to raise standards, through excellent coaching practice?

• Evidence of outstanding coaching skills and positive behaviour management?

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills?

• A willingness to promote the school's vision and modern values?

• A sense of fun, creativity and love of all kinds of children?

Our Primary Schools

Why Stifford Clays Primary School?

We are a community-focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The original infant and junior schools were built in 1954 and were one form of entry. The school has grown hugely to accommodate 90 children in each year group. We have a resource base provision for children with autism.

Stifford Clays Primary School is an extremely happy and positive school. We are an Ofsted 'Good' school (2022) where ''pupils love coming to school'' and "pupils, staff and trustees show great pride in belonging to the Stifford Clays Primary School community."

Our personal development provision is 'outstanding'.

Why Deneholm Primary School?

At Deneholm Primary School, we aim to give all our pupils the best possible start. We are committed to developing the whole child and aim for excellence so that all pupils are ready for their next stage in education and can confidently take their place in modern Britain. We are very fortunate to be able to offer Nurture Provision for those children who need this valuable support.

We are an Ofsted 'Good' school (2023) where "pupils are keen to do well and respond to teachers with enthusiasm across a range of subjects" and "leaders provide training and support to help teachers develop to the highest standard". Our personal development, behaviour and welfare is 'outstanding'.

Why Chadwell St Mary Primary School?

Chadwell St Mary is a very happy, welcoming school with a positive ethos and a commitment to offering outstanding learning opportunities for all children on roll. We are ambitious for our pupils and know that the experiences they have at school will shape their futures. All of our staff, parents and pupils are actively involved in school improvement as important stakeholders.

We are an Ofsted 'Good' school (2019) with effectiveness of leadership and management being noted as a strength: "The Executive Headteacher and Head of School lead the school's work with resolve and determination. They have established a culture of aspiration for pupils' learning and behaviour. All members of staff who responded to Ofsted's online survey say they are proud to work at the school."

Why SWECET?

At South West Essex Community Education Trust, we are passionate about providing the best start in life for our pupils. We are united in the belief that every young person needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances.

We place our pupils' needs at the heart of everything we do and support our colleagues in delivering high-quality education. Our vision is to establish a national reputation for the quality of education we provide.

Our academies are united by the things that make us both similar and unique - the DNA that ties us all together. The SWECET DNA is made up of the following components: Developing our people, Nurturing our differences, and Aspiring for excellence.

We believe that our colleagues are our most precious resource to provide high-quality learning experiences for all our pupils. Our colleagues work hard to support teams in their own schools and across the Trust and in return, the SWECET Wellbeing Charter sets out our actions to support our colleagues.

If you have energy and passion in abundance and would relish the opportunity to be part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you. Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please email recruitment@swecet.org.

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Information about the School

We are a community-focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The original infant and junior schools were built in 1954 and were one form of entry. The school has grown hugely to accommodate 90 children in each year group. We have a resource base provision for children with autism.

Stifford Clays Primary School is an extremely happy and positive school. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2022) where ‘’pupils love coming to school’’ and “pupils, staff and trustees show great pride in belonging to the Stifford Clays Primary School community.” Our personal development provision is ‘outstanding’.