DO YOU SHARE OUR PASSION TO INSPIRE EVERY YOUNG PERSON TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL?
The Whitehaven Academy is part of Cumbria Education Trust. CET is a growing multi-academy trust based in Cumbria; and is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.
This is an excellent opportunity to join The Whitehaven Academy at a pivotal time for its future. There has been significant financial investment to redevelop the school which moved into its state-of-the-art new building in 2022 and new sports facilities added in 2023. The school continues to expand, and we were again oversubscribed for Year 7 admissions in September 2024 and 2025.
In partnership with England Rugby and The Whitehaven Academy, the successful candidate will be working across a network of secondary schools, primary schools and linked clubs to lead rugby development in West Cumbria area. The position will require you to:-
coordinate and facilitate activity such as school playing opportunities and teacher training
build systems to grow the game
forge sustainable links to local clubs
deliver inclusive and developmental rugby activity
maximise participation, especially with underrepresented groups
develop staff and young leaders
provide links for students and schools to local community clubs
If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the Academy and the MAT, then we would welcome an application from you.
We will be operating a rolling recruitment process, which means we will accept applications until the position is filled. Therefore, we would encourage submission of early application forms as we reserve the right to close the application process at any point.
Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.
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Contact Details
Emma Graham
01946 595418
egraham@whitehavenacademy.org.uk
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