Gymnastics and Education Practitioner

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Organisation: Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Salary: £23,809 - £24,809 per annum (commensurate on experience and qualifications)
Location: Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF. Flexibility on location may be required.
Contract type
Closing date: 2 March 2026
Job Description: Job Title: Gymnastics and Education Practitioner

Salary: £23,809 - £24,809 per annum (commensurate on experience and qualifications)

Hours of Work: You will be expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.

Location: Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF
Schools in surrounding Blackburn with Darwen area

Responsible To: Head of Primary Education

Contractual Status: Full Time – permanent

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026
(Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if enough suitable applications are received, early application recommended)

Interview Date: TBC
(Please be aware that interviews may be earlier if enough suitable applications are received, early application recommended)

Overall purpose of the Job:
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT) is the award-winning independent charitable arm of founding member of the EFL and the Premier League - Blackburn Rovers FC.

Using the brand of Blackburn Rovers FC and the power of football and sport for positive social change, we are seeking to appoint a Gymnastics and Education Practitioner.
At Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, we believe that every child and young person should have the equal opportunity to be safe, lead a healthy life and be able to thrive and achieve their full potential.

To deliver high-quality Gymnastics and Education sessions and intervention delivery within the primary school age group of Lancashire. Whilst delivering for Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, you will support individuals to develop their abilities to their potential and enjoy physical activity which will encourage them to sustain activity levels. Practitioners will also promote positive healthy lifestyle choices and deliver educational messages through sport. The postholder will have a responsibility to mentor teachers to help grow confidence and enhance quality of PE in schools, in order to assist schools in sustainably developing this area.

The postholder will deliver against KPI’s from the Premier League Primary Stars programme and the EFL Trust Joy of Moving projects.

The role requires an individual with experience of working in a school/community setting and a good knowledge of the type of young people targeted.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the following:

• Planning and delivering high quality gymnastics lessons/sessions that cover a range of skills and techniques.

• Contributing to the excellence of teaching and learning and the quality assurance within the curriculum area.

• Planning and delivering of school holiday programmes that cover a range of sports and activities.

• Ensuring quality assurance procedures are followed and implemented for all schools participating.

• Promoting equal opportunities in service delivery and employment.

• Acting in accordance with BRCT’s corporate objectives and policies and seeking to promote them.

• Working alongside local schools and the delivery team to prepare a range of events and competitions.

• Supporting occasional weekend delivery of activities, e.g. matchday activities.

• Overseeing, reporting and resolving any feedback and/or issues with schools to the line manager.

• Monitoring and reporting on activities using the data management system and providing relevant management information to project coordinators.

• Contributing to meeting departmental targets and service standards and outcomes.

• Attending training/CPD to develop relevant knowledge and skills.

• Proactively identifying new opportunities to add to the provisions offered by BRCT.

• Linking, where possible, school sessions to local community activities and clubs creating pathways for further development.

• Working off site in various school and community environments.

• Maintaining awareness of, and acting in accordance with, the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act.

• Fulfilling other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

General:

To always be approachable and represent Blackburn Rovers Community Trust in a professional manner regarding dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.

To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires including some evenings, weekends and overnight stays.
To contribute to a positive working and learning environment.

Person Specification:

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

• Recent experience of working in an environment with primary aged pupils.

• Ability to plan and deliver a variety of consistently high-quality sessions delivering a wide range of different styles, skills and techniques, in gymnastics.

• Ability to educate and inspire children to take part in physical activities in and out of the school settings.

Experience working alongside other teaching/support staff.

• Teaching/coaching experience at a variety of age groups and abilities.

• Knowledge of how to positively develop young people in a coaching/ classroom setting.

• Safeguarding best practices and experience of acting on this knowledge to protect young people.

Desirable:

• Involved with sport/arts, through work or pleasure.

• Leading in a classroom environment.

• Experience working with hard-to-reach young people.

• Have knowledge of Blackburn Rovers, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, football and/or some sport.

• Understanding of the latest primary education policies.

• Experience working with similar demographics to the people within the borough of Blackburn; particularly with those from underrepresented groups.

• Knowledge of National Curriculum at KS1 and KS2.

• Experience of managing a programme of delivery.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum of Level 2 gymnastics qualification.

• A-levels (or equivalent).

• Minimum of five GCSEs that includes English and Maths of a Grade C or above.

• A valid UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Level 2 sports qualification(s).

• L3 Teaching Assistant & L4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant specialising in PE Qualification or equivalent.

• A degree in a relevant subject.
How to apply: How to apply: To apply, please email your application form, equal opportunities form and covering letter to recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted. Recruitment (recruitment@brfctrust.co.uk) FAO: Blackburn Rovers Community Trust Ewood Park Blackburn BB2 4JF Please note: The person appointed to this post will, from day-to-day, have contact with children and vulnerable adults, many of whom are under eleven years of age, and several whom may have moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Safeguarding Recruitment: Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to a Single Central Record and/or the FA’s Whole Game system, which will be shared with key football and other sports governing bodies and organisations where applicable. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As we are a diverse community trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. BRCT is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. You can view Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s 2024 Impact Report by clicking HERE.