Tiffin School: Level 4 Sports Coach Apprentice

This apprenticeship is your stepping stone to a rewarding career in education and sports coaching.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in sports coaching, physical education, or youth development while gaining valuable hands-on experience and a recognised qualification.

About the Role
Working alongside experienced PE staff and sports coaches, you will:

Support the delivery of high-quality PE lessons and sports activities. Assist with lunchtime and after-school sports clubs. Encourage pupils to participate in a range of sporting activities. Help organise sports events, competitions, and school tournaments. Promote healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes towards physical activity. Support pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential. 

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for sport and working with children. Is enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn. Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills. Can act as a positive role model for young people. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer:

A recognised apprenticeship qualification. Practical experience in a supportive school environment. Mentoring from experienced PE professionals. Opportunities to develop coaching, leadership, and organisational skills. A pathway into careers in sports coaching, teaching, or sports development.

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Depending on the area, you will be assigned a tutor, and training will be blended - involving both virtual and face-to-face. Training will be weekly and, off-the-job training hours will be logged. You will be working with an E-portfolio (BUD System) and, alongside your tutor, you will be assigned a mentor from within your workplace. Following a successful Gateway meeting, you will move forward for an End Point Assessment. Upon successful completion of the EPA, you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Functional skills if required. Your tutor will visit for observations in the workplace.

Training Outcome:
Level 4 Sports Coach in a school setting Higher education pathway Teaching assistant Pathway into teaching Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Employer Description:

Our rich academic curriculum, our strong and supportive pastoral care, wide range of extended activities are designed to educate, encourage and empower our girls. The school motto is Sperate Parati – or ‘Go forward with preparation’ – which encapsulates our aim for every member of the school community.

We are a diverse and thriving community, founded on consideration, tolerance and trust. Watford Girls is fortunate to have the support of an active Parents Association and the Women of Vision Trust that allow us to invest in superb facilities. The community ensure that each girl is given opportunities to develop confidence and resilience both in and outside the classroom, and to develop a sense of personal responsibility that is best summarised in the maxim ‘I can do it, and I will do it’ – words which every member of the school learns and takes to heart.

We value our status as an all-girls school whilst enjoying a close relationship with Watford Grammar School for Boys, with whom we share a common foundation, history and many joint learning opportunities.

Where you’ll work
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 6RL

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Wage to be discussed at the interview with 30 working hours per week to be confirmed (t.b.c).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative