PE and School Sport Apprentice 2023-24
Castle Point and Rochford School Sport Partnership PE and School Sport Apprenticeship Scheme in partnership with Sporting Futures We are delighted to re-launch this exceptionally successful scheme for young people in our area. The School Sport Partnership (based at The Deanes School) is now recruiting for a new cohort of Apprentices to start in September 2023. Key Information for potential applicants: • Students need to be between 16 and 24 years old to qualify for an apprenticeship. • The majority of applicants in the first year will study a ‘Level 2 Community Activator’ coaching qualification as part of the apprenticeship. For students already holding ‘A’ Level / or equivalent qualifications, there is a Level 3 PE and School Sport course. • Successful applicants will be employed by one of our local SSP Primary Schools (within Castle Point, Rochford or Basildon). • Students will work 4 days per week at the primary school and be released for the 5th day to attend college lessons and training at the Deanes School with the SSP team. • All students will benefit from experience of working with the wider SSP team. • The first year of an apprenticeship will last between 13-14 months and on successful completion, there will be the opportunity to apply to progress onto an advanced course in the second year. • Apprentices will be paid directly by the primary school employer for 30 hours per week at the rate of £5.28 per hour ( in line with government guidance) • Apprentices will gain qualifications and receive training in sports coaching skills and how to play a crucial role in the future development of school sport. To apply, please send a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in a PE and School Sport Apprenticeship with the School Sport Partnership, to cprssp@thedeanes.essex.sch.uk by Friday 30th June. You will be contacted about attendance at a recruitment and selection day. Please note the recruitment day/ interview will take place on Tuesday 11th July 2023.