Job Description

Permanent, part-time, 30 hours per week, term-time only

Start date 21 August 2025

Point 3 of the Support Staff Pay Spine, Pro rata salary 16,459 (23,807 FTE per annum)

Hills Road Sixth Form College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Sport Department Coordinator to join our high achieving Sport Department.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with strong communication skills and passionate about sport. They will play a pivotal role in assisting in the coordination of our sports programme, as well as offering administrative support to the A Level Physical Education curriculum. This includes assisting in co-ordinating, monitoring and marketing our programme of recreational and competitive sport activities for college students, and liaising with coaches, facilities, other educational organisations, and national governing bodies. There is also potential for an additional 6 hours of coaching for the right candidate.

The person appointed will have prior experience of being involved in a range of sports, working within a sports, education or office environment, and physical able and willing to undertake their D1 minibus qualification to enable them to drive sports teams to weekly fixtures.

There is also the opportunity, for the right candidate, to coach either our Tennis or Netball team for 6 hours a week. This additional work would be remunerated separately at the rate of 25.55 per hour.

Recently rated 'outstanding' again, Hills Road Sixth Form College continues to enjoy a strong national reputation for excellence in education. In part, this is because we continually review and refine our practice to enhance the experiences of our students and staff. We also appreciate that academic success requires a happy, healthy and caring community, so our coaching culture ensures that the wellbeing of our students and staff is at the heart of all we do.

We offer a wide range of competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College sporting facilities, free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, as well as discounts on all our Adult Education courses.

Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews: Week commencing 14 July 2025

Details and an application form for the above post may be obtained from our website www.hillsroad.ac.uk

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and staff and expects all members of the College community, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The College actively promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Information for applicants

The Post

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist co-ordinate, monitor and deliver a programme of recreational and competitive sport activities for college students. This role will assist with the organisation of sport fixtures and events in liaison with sport team coaches, other educational organisations and national sport groups. In addition to this, the post will entail ensuring the availability of relevant sport facilities and resources and the completion of relevant administration. This is a term time only position.

The department co-ordinate the participation of approximately 900 students each week in sport-related enrichment activities.? As part of this programme, 37 teams participate competitively in 22 different sports including football, rugby, basketball, netball, hockey, golf, badminton and rowing.

There would also be the potential for an additional coaching role for the right candidate, which would involve coaching either our Tennis or Netball team for 6 hours a week.

Given the importance of the provision of sport to the work of the department, it will be important that the appointed person has prior experience of being involved in a range of sports working within a sports, education or office environment, and are physical able and willing to undertake their D1 minibus qualification to enable them to drive sports teams to weekly fixtures.

The Department

The Sport department at Hills Road is highly successful and characterised by its supportive environment that values academic as well as sporting excellence. The current team comprises three members of staff (1 x full-time and 2 x 80%) delivering the A level, who work closely with two administrative support staff and a further nine part time coaching staff who contribute to the delivery of the Enrichment programme. The department operates as a team, sharing resources and working closely together in planning, delivery and monitoring of the curriculum. There are regular departmental meetings, but much is achieved through day-to-day informal interactions.

The Students

There are 140 A level PE students in the department, with the subject increasing in popularity in recent years. The teaching is rewarded by the rapid development and achievements of our students, who readily acknowledge the high level of support they receive from their teachers. Our students are well-motivated and able, with the vast majority progressing to higher education courses. Last year, 50% of our Physical Education students went on to study a sports-related degree.

Accommodation and Resources

The department has excellent facilities based in one of the college's modern and well-resourced teaching blocks. There are two specialist teaching rooms with interactive whiteboards, access to reprographics in a central resources area, as well as substantial resources in the PE resources room, including three 25' telescopic masts to aid the recording of practical performances.

The superbly equipped Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre enhance practical components and the timetabled Enrichment programme. The Centre includes four indoor tennis courts and six outdoor courts (four acrylic and two clay), a multi-purpose sports hall, a projectile gallery and a well-equipped fitness room. The 15-acre playing fields (rugby, cricket, football) are within walking distance of the college.

Hills Road Sixth College operates a Bring Your Own Device approach with all students bringing their own laptops and devices to work on in the classroom. As such, most of our departmental and college resources are digital and, as a college, we strive to equip our young people with the digital literacy they need for the next step in their life.

Courses Offered and Examination Results

Most A level sets contain about 20 students and are taught by two teachers, covering the weekly 4 x 65 minutes lessons. The PE results are consistently strong with value-added as a key characteristic.

2024 Physical Education Grades

% A*-B grades : 68%

% A*-C grades: 92%

% A*-E grades: 100%

Extra-curricular Activities

Students' experience and knowledge are broadened through an extensive programme of enrichment activities. For A level PE, this includes visiting speakers, attending Loughborough's Inspire Day, a sport psychology team-building day and an annual trip to Manchester sport science trip. The department also benefits from having close links with Anglia Ruskin Sport Science Faculty and Light Blue Injury Clinic.

The Enrichment Programme

Alongside A level provision, a major part of the department's work is to provide a programme across a number of sports, with competitive fixtures played against other schools and colleges, as well as a varied Enrichment programme of sport activity, which is timetabled and available to all students. Overall, the department co-ordinates the participation of approximately 600 students each week in sport-related activities. As part of this programme, 37 teams participate competitively in 22 different sports, including football, rugby, basketball, netball, hockey, golf, badminton and rowing.

The College enjoys incredible sporting success, as highlighted by Hills Road being named the number 1 college for sport in the AoC in 2023 (Tier 3) and number 3 in the AoC overall (all tiers). In addition, Hills Road have been winners of the coveted Clifford Dixon Trophy (presented to the Top AoC Sport College in the East) for 7 years in a row. Whilst striving for sporting excellence, the department fully supports sport equity and encourages all students, irrespective of gender and ability, to realise their full potential. To this end, the department offers a wide variety of sporting activities, so that both elite and social players are equally provided for. The department also has a commitment to student volunteering and leadership. Many of the teams are student-led and the student Sport Committee, liaises with staff to ensure we continue to provide the highest provision possible.

I should like to thank you in advance for your interest in this post. We have an extremely enthusiastic and committed team in the Sport Department, and we hope very much that you will be interested in joining us and working with them on the next stage of development.?If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on the email address below.

Assistant Sports Department Co-ordinator

Purpose:

To assist the Sports Department Co-ordinator in carrying out a range of reasonably assigned duties. To make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the College.

Reports to:

Sports Department Co-ordinator

Main Accountabilities:

To assist in the delivery of a programme of recreational and competitive sport activities for college students. To assist with the organisation of sport fixtures and events in liaison with sport team coaches, other educational organisations, and national sport groups. To oversee the mentoring programme. To provide administrative support to the Head of Sport and the extended department for A Level PE and Sport. To assist the Sports Dept Co-ordinator with the content and administration of the Sport Department website. To create content for the department social media platforms. To organise team photographs for displays, publicity and open events. To update photographic and other promotional displays in the department. To support colleagues in developing the sport and physical activity in the College, particularly focussing on new ways to improve the existing provision. To wash and organise sports kit for sports teams. To oversee the use and distribution of the department's technology/equipment. To process Purchase Orders as directed by the Sports Dept Co-ordinator. To transport students to sport events by driving the college minibus. To coach the Hills Road sports teams. To attend sports department trips where needed. To undertake any other duties which may arise and are within the scope of the post.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16,459.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Expected start date: 21/08/2025