Sports Academy Programme Lead & Coach

Core Objectives

• Ensure that the Sports Academy programme supports pupil progress in sport and their academic studies.
• Help maintain the high level of provision of extra curricular physical activity and sport at Crown Hills.
• Promote pupil progress in PE by working with designated small groups or classes alongside the PE faculty.

In the top 12% of schools nationally, Crown Hills Community College blends a 70 year history of inclusive education with an innovative, forward looking approach to providing a state education like no other to 1,500 students from inner city backgrounds.

The School now seeks to appoint an exceptional Sports Coach to work alongside the Deputy Head of Faculty to lead our Sports Academy. This is an exciting position within the PE faculty with opportunities to shape the vision and direction of the Sports Academy and support the PE team with the wider work of the faculty.

In the last 5 years, we have introduced our Sports Academy with the intention of providing a performance pathway in three sports - cricket, badminton, and fencing. In fencing, we compete and have medalled at the National Championships, including a bronze medal after beating one of the top fee paying independent schools in the country. We also compete in county and regional badminton and cricket competitions. Pupils within the Sports Academy receive specialist coaching, mentoring, and fitness training. Running the mentoring programme is a key responsibility of this post. This supports in raising pupils' aspirations - alongside visits to elite fixtures, FE/HE partners, and visiting coaches/speakers. Sports Academy pupils' commitment and achievements are celebrated through t shirts, blazer badges, and our annual sports awards evening, where existing members also welcome new performers to the Academy.

The role also offers time to work with teachers and all pupils in physical education lessons, both through providing support and leading lessons as required. We have an extensive extra curricular programme - as part of the working hours the successful sports coach will lead activities and accompany teams to fixtures and events. This post provides an excellent opportunity for gaining in school experience, with a comprehensive programme of professional learning available within the PE faculty to support the post holder in developing their delivery of PE.

Crown Hills is committed to PE, school sport, and physical activity and is the lead school for Inspire Together (formerly SSPAN). This is made up of 127 schools across Leicester and the aim is to go beyond school sport, and to have a positive impact on the young people in Leicester, their families and their communities. We welcome applicants from a coaching or educational background across the private and public sector.

Outstanding communication and inter personal skills to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents are essential, as is a deep commitment to the school's aims and values.

Benefits and Working Conditions

This post is term time and permanent. As a member of staff at Crown Hills Community College you will receive a number of other benefits. These include a work laptop, continuing professional development, health Insurance, no emails at the weekend or after 8pm, administrative support, 24 hour a day/365 days a year phone counselling service, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission is simple: we want every student to be the best that they can be, thrive in the best possible career and contribute positively to society. You will see from our website that our three key values permeate all that we do and have allowed us to grow from strength to strength: Aspiration - Be the best you can be; Commitment - Do what it takes for as long as it takes; Success - Be ready to take on the world. As Principal, it has always been my philosophy to grow and nurture new talent so that we create the next generation of leaders, it is something that I have done throughout my career, and this role will support the successful individual on their journey. If you have high aspirations for children from deprived backgrounds and experience of delivering excellence we would like to hear from you.

Visit and Application Process

We have also organised two opportunities to visit for more information about the post on Tuesday 11th November at 3.45pm or Thursday 13th November at 8am. Please contact Rachael to confirm your attendance. It is highly recommended that you attend a visit to support your application and ensure this role is suitable. After the school visit, if you have any further questions please contact Deborah Butler, Head of PE.

Please read the attached job description and person specification. If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form available on our eteach portal, please include e mail addresses of all referees, together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font 12) outlining your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to this post by 9am on Monday 17th November 2025. Please include your cover letter in the supporting statement section.

Key Dates

• School Visit/Information Event - Tuesday 11th November at 3.45pm or Thursday 13th November at 8am.
• Deadline - 9am Monday 17th November.
• Interviews likely to be - Friday 21st November.

I look forward to receiving your application,

Yours sincerely,

Mr F Adam