Job Description

Salary:

33,291 per annum (take home).

Hours:

Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Contract:

Permanent, term-time only: NOT IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

Have you got boxing experience? Have you got what it takes to engage and motivate young people? Can you maintain a firm but fair presence to empower challenging students??

If you can say yes to these questions then this is a great opportunity to join a leading Alternative Provision Free School. We are expanding and need to recruit two new 'pod leader' positions. You can help change the lives of young people aged 12-16 who present emotional and behavioural challenges.

The Boxing Academy is an award-winning free school in Hackney, rated Outstanding for the second time by Ofsted in February 2025. We are looking for a reliable, sensible and enthusiastic individual to support our students in their education. You will need to have a strong work ethic and be able to act professionally in all situations to be a part of the Boxing Academy team.

The successful applicant will be able to offer support and direction to the young people we work with, both in and out of class. You must have competitive boxing experience and understand why boxing is the perfect vehicle for helping young people negotiate their education.

Person Spec

Boxing experience - ESSENTIAL Experience in coaching boxing or other sports Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to motivate and inspire young people Experience in schools - desirable but not essential Emotional intelligence - ESSENTIAL
Candidates will be offered a chance to visit the school, please email vacancies@theboxingacademy.co.uk to request this.

Interviews will be held in on a rolling basis as received.

We do not accept CV's, you must complete the application form in full.

For further information please refer to the candidate pack (including JD and specification) on the school website:

https://www.theboxingacademy.co.uk/information/recruitment

If you are passionate about changing the lives of disadvantaged young people, we want to hear from you. Application forms should be returned to: vacancies@theboxingacademy.co.uk

Candidates should be aware that the Boxing Academy may conduct searches of social media and other online content in advance of any interviews.

The Boxing Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 33,291.00 per year

Work Location: In person