Alternative Provision Lead Sports Based

• Apex Education Bucklesham Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0BW
• per annum with the potential for pay progression (Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale SP46
• 32 hours per week
• Permanent
• Reference: 0133

Your role

In your role as Alternative Provision Lead (Sports Based) you will need to:

• lead on the delivery of Apex Educations Alternative Provision offer (sports based)
• ensure codes of practice Apex Educations policies and procedures are appropriately followed
• deliver high quality and structured English/Maths and PE (Physical Education) lessons or sporting activities
• manage staff to ensure an outstanding provision for our students and the highest of standards are maintained
• ensure detailed planning of tasks to meet the students SEN (Special Education Needs)
• promote Apex Educations ethos and attitudes at all times.

Your responsibilities

Your main duties

• Establish positive relationships with students staff schools sports coaches and professionals.
• Provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress.
• Attend any CPD relevant to the role and identify areas of CPD needed for staff you manage.
• Ensure all equipment is regularly checked and is safe.
• Ensure the working space is welcoming and safe.
• Organise sports with outside providers and ensure all relevant safety elements are in place.
• Write risk assessments for any activities and regularly update them.
• Complete visitor logs and ensure the SCR is up to date.
• Ensure adequate staff ratios are in place each day.
• Log students rewards and ensure the reward system is implemented correctly.
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop students competence and independence in its use.
• Within reason attend to students personal needs including help with social welfare care and health matters.
• Promote positive student behaviour in line with Apex Educations policies and help keep students on task.
• Support pupils with intimate care as required.
• Support with preparing and providing students with breakfast and lunch.

Your general duties

• Establish constructive relationships and be supportive of and sensitive to the needs of colleagues pupils and the wider provision community.
• Encourage interaction and teamwork within the provision attend relevant provision meetings as required share ideas and new initiatives.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain professionalism at all times.
• Actively participate in relevant training opportunities linked to the role.
• Participate in the performance and development review process taking personal responsibility for the identification of learning development and training opportunities in discussion with the line manager.
• Contribute to the overall ethos work and aims of Apex Education.
• Comply with all of Apex Educations policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and those relating to child protection equal opportunities health and safety confidentiality and data protection and reporting concerns to the company Directors.

What you will need

• English and Maths GCSE at atleast a grade 4 (c).
• Experience coaching sport.
• A recognised qualification in recognised sport (desirable).
• Experience of working in a school setting (desirable).

About us

Apex Education is a sports based Alternative Provision which was formed in September 2024. We provide education to students who are either currently not at a maintained school or ones that require more tailored support but are still on a schools roll. We provide daily English and Maths lessons alongside PSHE lessons and targeted interventions. Alongside this we provide PE/lessons or sports activities that are taught by Apex Education staff or professional coaches. Our aim is to use the skills learnt in sport and transfer them to other aspects of students school experience to improve their outcomes.

What we will offer you

• A supportive working environment.
• Regular targeted training.
• Opportunity for career progression.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (docx).

For an informal discussion only about the role please contact Scott Peat by either calling 0 or emailing

Visit our website www.apexeducationand complete the application form.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (docx) by email to

Closing date: 5 pm 13 April 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 14 April 2025.