The Role of the Junior Academy Tutor/Coach:
You will deliver fun, high-energy technical sessions that spark a lifelong love for the game, while simultaneously working alongside academic staff to ensure our junior players develop excellent study habits, behaviour, and social skills. This is the perfect opportunity for an enthusiastic coach and educator to shape the character, discipline, and core skills of young student-athletes at the most formative stage of their development.
About The Kemnal Academies Trust
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest and most established multi-academy trusts in the country. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, colleagues benefit from access to a wide network of professional support, collaboration, and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence in education. The Trust is dedicated to investing in its people, providing high-quality training, career progression opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork and innovation. Joining The Kemnal Academies Trust means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement, where staff are empowered to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
About Thomas Bennett Community College
Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and ambitious 11–18 secondary school at the heart of the Crawley community, serving families across the town and the wider West Sussex area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, the school combines a strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. With more than 1,200 students, including a thriving sixth form, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by modern facilities and dedicated colleagues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Junior Academy Tutor/Coach:
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Plan and deliver fun, high-energy technical training sessions tailored to the development of junior players
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Academic Support & Tutoring: Deliver study support sessions, assist with homework, and monitor the classroom progress and behavior of junior academy students.
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Act as a key pastoral figure, helping young players adapt to the dual demands of school and academy life.
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Assist in organizing junior fixtures, managing matchday squads, and coordinating safe transport.
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Maintain records of both athletic performance and academic engagement to provide updates to parents and senior staff.
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Ensure a safe, supportive training and learning environment in strict compliance with school child protection policies.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience working as a tutor, teaching assistant, or mentor within a school or youth education setting.
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An enthusiastic, patient, and encouraging demeanor, with a passion for teaching and inspiring younger age groups (ages 11–14).
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Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with young pupils, and to collaborate effectively with teachers and parents.
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Proven ability to manage groups of young people positively and constructively, both on the pitch and in the classroom.
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Fully committed to child welfare, holding up-to-date safeguarding training and eligible for an enhanced DBS check.
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy:
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Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
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Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
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Generous Pension Scheme: Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
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Wellbeing Support: Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
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Family Friendly Leave: Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
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Tailored CPD: Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression
To find out more, visit our website here or contact the school office on 01293 526255 or
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
