EDSENTIAL

JOB TITLE: / Physical Education and Sport Specialist
RESPONSIBLE TO: / Managerfor Health and Well Being
Salary : up to £30k FTE – Term Time Part Time

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of services to schools and within the Edsential Health and Wellbeing Service. This post holder will be a key deliverer of programmes for schools in areas of Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sport, Learning Outside the Classroom and outdoor activities.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

  1. Support the delivery of Edsential’s Health and Wellbeing service by providing high quality and informed advice, guidance and support to schools as required.
  1. Direct delivery of Learning Outside the Classroom and/or Physical Education programmes ensuring curriculum lessons and pupil engagement are delivered creatively.
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  1. Develop innovative and market leading programmes and initiatives in line with Edsential’s vision.
  1. Take a lead role in an identified area of Edsential’s Health and Wellbeing Service.
  1. Promote, market and secure new business through communications with existing and new customers
  1. Ensure the evaluation and quality assurance of all programmes and initiatives delivered

  1. Provide a fast paced and responsive service which meets the emerging and developing needs of schools.

  1. Assist with the growth and expansion of the service which includes the following: Health and wellbeing of children and young people and in line with the new Government Sport Strategy and Obesity strategy.

  1. Be an ambassador for Edsential taking an active part in making the company a fun and challenging environment to work, in line with our brand personality, and by demonstrating a solid understanding of our mission, values and culture.

  1. The post holder is required to remain updated with the latest developments, changes and legislative needs

NOTE: Notwithstanding the details of this JD the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by their line manager consistent with the principle responsibilities of the job and in any company location.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications / A relevant degree (or equivalent qualification) and /or QTS degree
NGB qualification in either one or more of the following:PE, Sport , Adventurous activities and Forest school training
Experience / Significant practical experience of delivering to pupils within a Health and Wellbeing/ Education context.
Understanding of the Physical Education and/or Learning Outside the Classroom curriculum and national and local developments
An understanding of current education issues and practice
Experience of working and engaging with parents and staff
Job Related Knowledge / Sound judgement and clear-headed decision making
Flexible and adaptable
Well developed analytical skills
Excellent attention to accuracy and detail
Ability to initiate and implement a programme or project
Knowledge of current national agenda around PE, health and Wellbeing and Learning Outside the Classroom.
Experience of delivering programmes of professional learning in schools, local authorities or further/higher education
Skills and Aptitudes / Good oral communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently and in public
Good written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strategic and creative thinking
Energetic and enthusiastic
Hard working , passion and a positive personality
Other Requirements / Driving licence and use of a car
Competencies / Customer Focus
Innovation
Best Value for Money
Leading by Example