Sports Apprenticeship – ref EX01719

Millfield Primary School,
Catshill Road, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6BN

Sports Apprenticeship – ref EX01719

We are currently seeking an apprentice to work in conjunction with class teachers and school staff to support all aspects of Physical Education across all age groups.  This may entail supporting P.E. lessons by preparing playing areas, organising sports equipment, supervising and working with small groups in P.E. lessons, running extra-curricular activities and supporting school holiday clubs.

As an outdoor learning school, successful candidates would ideally be expected to join in with our extensive outdoor programme which includes numerous camps and expeditions.

Hours:  30 hours per week, term time (9.30 am to 4.30 pm)

Rates of Pay:   Millfield Primary School supports ‘age appropriate’ wages:

25 and over - £8.21
21 to 24  - £7.70/hour
18 to 20  - £6.15/hour
Under 18   - £4.35/hour

Qualifications required:  GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C or above 

Essential requirements:

• Keen interest in sports and outdoor education.
• A good sense of humour
• Be able to follow safeguarding and child protection procedures and the ability to handle confidential information.

Desired requirements:

• National coaching qualifications in a variety of sports
• Canoe/ Kayak qualification
• Duke of Edinburgh silver or gold or Chief scout Award

What we can offer:

We can offer the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to get started with their teaching or coaching career.  Within school we have at least 5 experienced members of staff who are trained mentors by the University of Wolverhampton, who have a great track record of supporting people as they progress in the education sector.

Millfield Primary is fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Training Provider:  You will undertake an Advanced Apprenticeship at level 3 this will include 20% off job training and will include working towards a Diploma in Supporting the delivery of Physical Education and School Sport

Closing date for applications:  21^st June 2019
Apprentice Starting Date: September 2019

To apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.millfieldschool.co.uk.  Click on the ‘About Us’ menu, then ‘Vacancies’.   Completed application forms can be posted back to the school, for attention of Mrs Brown, School Business Manager or emailed:  mbrown@millfield.walsall.sch.uk

Pre-visits to school are welcome, call 01543 452513 to arrange a time and date.