Job ID: S-U-6881 - Performing Arts & PE Coach

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through sport and the performing arts? Can you bring energy, creativity, and enthusiasm into every lesson, rehearsal, training session, or intervention? Do you want to play a key role in helping students develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love of participation? Job Title: Performing Arts & PE CoachLocation: Caister Academy, Caister-on-Sea, NorfolkSalary: Scale D, points 5-6 £25,583 – £25,989 (Actual £22,569 – £22,927)Start Date: 8th September 2026Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37.5 hours, 40 weeks. 08:00 – 16:00, Monday – FridayApplication Closing Date: 14th July 2026Interview Date: 16th or 17th July 2026About You:Caister Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Performing Arts & PE Coach to join our supportive team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inspiring young people and helping them succeed both in and beyond the classroom.You will support students through lessons, interventions, enrichment activities, and wider Academy events, building positive relationships and encouraging confidence, participation, and achievement. If you are energetic, proactive, and enjoy making a difference to young people’s lives through sport and the performing arts, we would love to hear from you.Our Ideal candidate will have:GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4 minimum or equivalentLevel 2 qualifications or above relating to Performing Arts subject or PEExperience of performing within the Arts or PEGood knowledge of the pedagogy associated with Dance, Drama, Music, and/or PEAbility to support teaching to KS3 and KS4About the Performing Arts and PE Departments:The Performing Arts and PE Departments are vibrant, high-profile areas of Academy life, providing students with opportunities to develop confidence, resilience, creativity, teamwork, and leadership both inside and outside the classroom.From performances, productions, and enrichment clubs to fixtures, competitions, and whole-school events, the departments play a central role in creating memorable experiences for students and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the Academy community. We are passionate about ensuring every student has the opportunity to participate, challenge themselves, and discover their talents, regardless of their starting point.Working collaboratively, the departments deliver an ambitious curriculum alongside a rich extracurricular programme that encourages students to express themselves, stay active, and celebrate success. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and enthusiastic group of colleagues who are committed to inspiring young people and creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. About Caister Academy:Caister Academy is a vibrant, community-rooted school where high expectations and strong values shape every student’s journey. We believe that by removing barriers to learning, we empower young people to achieve excellent outcomes and lead fulfilling, successful lives.Caister Academy was founded in 1950 to serve the local area and has grown to welcome students from surrounding villages and Great Yarmouth. Since joining the Creative Education Trust in 2015, we have flourished as an 11–16 co-educational school, with a specialism in literature and the performing arts.We are proud of our past, passionate about our present, and ambitious for our future. We invite you to join our community and be part of a school that celebrates heritage, values character, and