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We’re inviting applications for a passionate and hard‑working Football coach to work across two of our secondary academies, and wider across the Trust.

This role will have responsibility for growing football participation and provision across Charnwood College, including female and male year 7–10, and will take a lead on Sixth‑Form development. On Mondays each week, delivery of football at Lodge Park Academy in Corby will take place throughout the school day, with after‑school squad sessions.

The post holder will work closely with the sports departments and Head of Sports Enrichment to promote, deliver, report and organise football opportunities to a high standard throughout the school and Trust. Additionally, the holder will run community sessions on the Charnwood site on Thursday evenings (Charnwood Rangers), support football‑related initiatives across the Trust (including development days, tournaments and CPD) and plan, organise and attend our annual football tours, which have included visits to Paris and the Netherlands.

Salary & Benefits

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Reference: EDV/2025/DSE/12033
Salary: £26,183 (NJC13 £29,064 FTE), Pro‑rata £26,183 (Hours Full Time). Contract: Full‑time, 40 weeks per year, term‑time + 2. Placement begins Friday 19 December 2025. Closing date: 7 January 2026, 12:00am.

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top‑performing Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all‑through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2‑19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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