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Sports Leader Apprentice
Hartshill Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
Job Purpose: • Support the PE team in delivery of high-quality PE lessons and Extracurricular opportunities for pupils. Please refer to the Candidate Pack for further information. "At Hartshill, we develop the best in everyone, through Heart, Ambition, Respect and Tenacity, to empower our pupils to explore and transform the world." Hartshill Academy: Hartshill Academy is a secondary school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, for pupils aged 11-16. We moved into our new building in November 2023 which is set in extensive grounds. The catchment area covers very diverse urban and rural areas. At Hartshill Academy we have high expectations of ourselves. We practice kindness and gratitude every day. Our School HART values of Heart, Ambition, Respect and Tenacity underpin everything we do. We take time to reflect on our HART values and how we can develop each day. We want to ensure we are always challenging ourselves to be even better today than yesterday. We strive to practice perfect in everything we do. We know that our daily practices become our habits, our habits become our character and our character is who we are. We have an aspirational knowledge rich curriculum for all pupils. Our staff work collaboratively to innovate and plan inspiring learning, enabling our pupils to leave Hartshill Academy with a lifelong love of learning. We ensure there is high challenge and high support for all pupils to ensure they can access and make excellent progress in all lessons. We work hard to ensure all pupils reach their full potential and leave Hartshill Academy with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about their next steps. We have an excellent pastoral team who work closely with our families to ensure all pupils are supported so they can arrive to lessons ready to learn and make the most of the opportunities available to them each day. United Learning: Hartshill Academy is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single Academy could. United Learning is an exciting organisation to work for; there is a real focus on developing people and empowering innovation where staff are appreciated and celebrated. A key benefit of being part of United Learning is to have the support of colleagues across the wider group and ample opportunities to network; we recognise the powerful impact that collaboration and partnership have on colleagues. The Group’s aim is to ensure that the technology, finance, HR, and data support is provided more effectively and efficiently than would otherwise be possible, so that leaders can focus on educational leadership. United Learning is an inclusive employer and is committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. Therefore, we would very much welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds who share our commitment but especially those of minority ethnic origin. We do hope you will get in touch with any questions you may have ahead of submitting your application. Please note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. Hartshill Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Tours: We welcome visitors to our academy and are happy to offer tours of our facilities so you can meet our pupils and staff. Visits can take place during the school day or in the evening by appointment. To arrange a time, please contact the Principal’s PA, Zeenat Sparg, on 02476 392237 or email Zeenat.Sparg@hartshillacademy.org.uk Benefits of working for United Learning: • Access to a 24/7 confidential employee counselling and advice line • Access to the Wisdom wellbeing app which can help you track your wellness, improve your mental health and includes workouts, podcasts and recipes • Westfield Health cash plan - claim the cost back on health services such as physio, dental treatments, optical services and consultants (eligible after 6 months’ service) • Westfield Rewards is a discounted shopping platform which offers access to an extensive range of discounts and cashback opportunities across a wide variety of well-known retailers and service providers (eligible after 6 months’ service) • 1 day’s paid personal day in each academic year (available to both teaching and support staff) • Cycle to work scheme • Car lease scheme • Free will writing service • Teacher Pension Scheme/LGPS