Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer

British Blind Sport; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in England is seeking a PE, Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer in Leeds. This role involves coordinating programs to support local schools in delivering high-quality physical education and sport. Responsibilities include liaising with key partners, promoting inclusive activities, and evaluating impacts. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high-quality education. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree is preferred.
• Recognised National Governing Body Level 2 coaching qualification or Multi Skills Level 2.
• Safeguarding, First Aid, Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate local Physical Activity, PE and Sport programmes.
• Deliver a calendar of support and events.
• Promote High Quality PE and identify talent.

Skills

High quality physical activity/ physical education

Inter-personal skills

IT competency

Understanding of local funding streams

Ability to influence and facilitate change

Education

Appropriate degree

Level 2 coaching qualification or Multi Skills Level 2

First Aid and Enhanced DBS

Job description

PE, Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer – Pudsey

The role will offer support and guidance to a group of local schools and their subject leaders. The staff member is responsible for the implementation and delivery of a bespoke inclusive offer for Physical Activity, PE and Sport that is needs led and will enable schools to embed National initiatives at a local level. The role will report to LRF Head of Community and Engagement whilst building and maintaining a strong working relationship with key personnel within their schools as their one point of contact.

About

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and administer the agreed local programme for Physical Activity, PE and Sport to include:
• Implement and deliver a calendar of support and events with all primary schools.
• Liaise with high school PE departments for accessing facilities and young leaders to support cluster events.
• Work with key partners to lead Competitions, Events and Festivals.
• Promote High Quality PE.
• Identification of talent and signpost to various Intervention Programmes.
• Leadership Programmes.
• CPD/ Good Practice.
• Club/ Community links and Pathways.
• Co-ordinate links to Leeds Rhinos Foundation resources and opportunities.
• Advise and support on indoor and outdoor environments.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of their work, always manage workload effectively and ensure safeguarding through adhering to individual school/partner policies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend relevant meetings.
• Attend relevant CPD.
• Attend school/LRF and Well Schools Events as and when necessary.
• Update Outlook calendar on a weekly basis.
• Update UPSHOT and other relevant data collection tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of Pupil and Sport Premium.

Skills and Qualities Required

• Deliver high quality physical activity/ physical education and sport.
• Influence and facilitate change.
• Have the knowledge and understanding of how data can be used to improve outcomes.
• Work independently and as part of a team, developing a collaborative way of working.
• Understand equality and diversity.
• Have excellent inter‑personal skills.
• Communicate effectively.
• Challenge, motivate, engage and sustain the interest of others.
• Be a competent user of IT.
• Understand local funding streams.
• Promote partner values.
• Know and understand Local, Regional and National strategies.
• Commitment to personal CPD.

Qualifications/ Experience Required

• An appropriate degree is preferred.
• Recognised National Governing Body Level 2 coaching qualification or Multi Skills Level 2.
• Safeguarding, First Aid, Enhanced DBS.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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Registered Charity in England and Wales (1168093). A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 10009918. Registered office: 19 Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7JN.