Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH

Your Role

This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community's ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Gosforth Academy has a strong and robust working partnership with Newcastle Red Bulls Academy and has delivered the ACE Programme for over 15 years. The ACE Programme provides talented young rugby players with an opportunity to enhance their rugby development whilst continuing in further education. Based at Gosforth Academy in Newcastle, players that are invited onto the scheme and will complete a formal education. Rugby is built into their timetable alongside their chosen A Level or vocational courses. The programme is supported and endorsed by the Newcastle Red Bulls Academy and has a highly competitive playing programme against other academy-endorsed ACE institutions in the ACE League.

We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to work with the Gosforth Academy Sixth Form team and Newcastle Red Bulls Academy in the above post.

The role involves:

Delivery of the ACE Programme, the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) and the Higher Sports Leaders award (or equivalent).
Overseeing all rugby provision for Gosforth Academy to enhance the game.
Contributing to the further development of community sport in the region.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Appropriate professional qualifications including RFU Level 3 Coaching Award or working towards this.
The flexibility to work unsociable hours (including evenings and weekends) and be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience working in a school sporting environment and / or experience working on a sporting development pathway, with a good understanding of coaching process, athlete mentoring and programme management

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
Generous annual leave
Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
Enthusiastic and motivated students
An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
A school with its community at heart
An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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