Job Title: Schools Programme Coordinator
Department: Sports Participation
Reports to: Senior Manager Schools and Post 16
Salary: £27,000-£29,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
General Trust Accountabilities
- To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
Main Purpose of Job
Ensure that all Key Performance Indicators set by the Premier League Charitable Fund are not only met but are impactful for all our participants. The role is to work as part of the School Sport Team to create, deliver and evaluate classroom and physical activity based educational lessons covering several national curriculum subjects as well as providing PE CPD sessions for primary school teachers.
The post holder will design and coordinate a calendar of themed events, tournaments and competitions to promote the Premier League Primary Stars project and our wider Trust offer.
Please click on the links below for more details of the work you would be involved in:
- Primary Stars RabbsFarm
- Primary Stars Tournament 2024
- Premier League Primary Stars
- Joy of Moving at St Mary's Primary School
Responsibilities
- To lead on the planning and coordination of all Primary Stars & Joy of Moving provision
Delivery of Teacher CPD Support and Workshops
- Utilising existing and create new and engaging English, Maths and PSHE Resources for workshops or longer targeted intervention groups to disengaged, low attainment or poor behaviour.
- Working closely with external partners to provide additional opportunities for pupils to represent their school in sporting competitions
- Writing of Impact, Monitoring and Evaluating Reports for the Trust and the PLCF
- Weekly delivery of various aspects of the PL Primary Stars programme to pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, including those with additional educational needs.
- Work closely with the Area Managers (Hounslow & Richmond, Ealing & Hillingdon and Berkshire & Surrey) to identify and network with schools to increase participation in the Trust’s Primary Stars & Joy of Moving offer.
- Line management of Primary Stars Officer and Coaches, to include 1:1s and objective setting.
- To develop robust quality assurance processes for all aspects of the PL Primary Stars & Joy of Moving programme.
- Follow established protocols for data protection and privacy.
- Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.
Key Internal Relationships
- Head of Community Sport
- Senior Manager Schools and Post 16
- Community Development Manager Hounslow & Richmond
- Community Development Manager - Ealing & Hillingdon
- Community Development Manager - Berkshire & Spelthorne
- Community Development Manager - Gymnastics and Dance
- Primary Stars Officer
Key External Relationships
- Premier League Charitable Fund
- Sport Impact
- Featherstone School Sport Partnership
- Willow Tree Sports Partnership
- Richmond School Sport Partnership
- South Hillingdon School Sports Network
- Slough School Sport Network
Essential Criteria
- Must be working towards or hold the Combined Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualifications specialising in Physical Education (L3TA & L4HLTA).
- Minimum Level 2 or above sports coaching qualification
- Safeguarding certificate
- Emergency Aid certificate
- Current Enhanced DBS
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in delivering PE Curriculum Coaching
- Experience in planning and delivering sports activities, in curriculum-based PE and after school club environments.
- Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education, sport, and long-term athlete development.
- Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within Staines & Spelthorne Area as well as West London. utilising own transport
Desirable:
- Physical Education Degree or Sports Coaching Degree
- Qualified Teacher Status
Personal Qualities:
- Inspiring
- Inclusive
- Innovative
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record
Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full
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