ACE Rugby Programme Manager & Lead Coach

This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community's ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you. Gosforth Academy has a strong and robust working partnership with Newcastle Red Bulls Academy and has delivered the ACE Programme for over 15 years. The ACE Programme provides talented young rugby players with an opportunity to enhance their rugby development whilst continuing in further education. Based at Gosforth Academy in Newcastle, players that are invited onto the scheme and will complete a formal education. Rugby is built into their timetable alongside their chosen A Level or vocational courses. The programme is supported and endorsed by the Newcastle Red Bulls Academy and has a highly competitive playing programme against other academy-endorsed ACE institutions in the ACE League. We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to work with the Gosforth Academy Sixth Form team and Newcastle Red Bulls Academy in the above post. The role involves: Delivery of the ACE Programme, the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) and the Higher Sports Leaders award (or equivalent). Overseeing all rugby provision for Gosforth Academy to enhance the game. Contributing to the further development of community sport in the region. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Appropriate professional qualifications including RFU Level 3 Coaching Award or working towards this. The flexibility to work unsociable hours (including evenings and weekends) and be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience working in a school sporting environment and / or experience working on a sporting development pathway, with a good understanding of coaching process, athlete mentoring and programme management WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living. Generous annual leave  Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals  Enthusiastic and motivated students  An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development  A school with its community at heart  An exciting programme of staff well-being activities  Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4. Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the