VACANCY: Insight, Evaluation and Engagement Manager

Do you believe in the life-changing benefits of physical activity and sport?

Do you have a passion for using insight and evaluation to demonstrate impact?

 

Together Active is a charity working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. We exist to create active places and healthy lives through physical activity and sport. We are part of a national network of Active Partnerships, funded by Sport England and our local partners. 

We are looking to appoint an amazing person with values strongly aligned to our own:

Insight, Evaluation and Engagement Manager

You will lead Together Active’s insight and evaluation function, ensuring we can demonstrate the impact of our work and that we can put our learning into practice. 

You will inspire and support our team to ensure that we engage effectively with our diverse communities, enabling their voices to be heard.  You will also ensure that we use what we learn to inform both our strategy and a range of interventions that meet the needs of our target audiences.

 

You will have a proven track record of using an insight-led approach to influence decision making.  You will have significant experience of successfully evaluating a range of projects or work streams and of demonstrating their impact clearly and in an engaging way. 

 

This role is permanent and 29.6 hours per week (equivalent of four days), with a salary of £35,000 pro rata.

 

We operate a hybrid working model, with staff working partly from home and partly from our office in Stafford when guidance allows. 

 

To apply, please send your completed application form along with the Privacy Notice Confirmation to Hazell Thorogood (hazellthorogood@togetheractive.org).  The application form, Job Description and Person Specification, as well as the Privacy Notice Confirmation can be found on our website www.togetheractive.org/home-page/jobs/

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jude Taylor on 07814 131074 or Jane Kracke on 07800 619187. 

 

Closing date:   20th February, midnight

Interviews:       28th February

 

 

Coaching Vacancies at PVFC

To support the strategic growth of Port Vale FC Foundation, we are looking to appoint a number of key positions.

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To apply for the position you need to fill in an application form which can be found below.

Application Form

Teacher of PE and Health & Social Care


Staffordshire University Academy – Staffordshire.
Staffordshire University Academy is seeking to appoint an innovative and ambitious teacher of PE who can enthuse, motivate and challenge students in a wide range of learning activities up to KS5. We are committed to continually improving the quality of teaching and learning.  We have access to high quality facilities and resources and work within a strong team structure that allows best practice to be shared.  Staff benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development.  The successful candidates will join a team of friendly and supportive colleagues who want to achieve the very best for our students.  The candidate will also deliver other vocational subjects such as health and social care.  The candidate would have a minimum of 50% PE teaching.
Staffordshire University Academy has seen a rapid improvement in recent years and focuses on our relentless mission of improving the life chances of the students in our local community. We have worked hard on creating a clear culture of high expectations and aspirations within the academy. September 2021 sees our biggest ever cohorts in Year 12 and Year 7.
This coincides with our unique football academy pathway, through our Hednesford Sports Education partnership. Students, male or female, who are in the academy have dedicated football sessions coached by UEFA B coaches and fitness and nutrition sessions led by professionals.
This opportunity would suit an NQT or an experienced teacher with a passion for PE who is looking for a new challenge.   Ideally we would like to appoint a candidate who has the vision and desire to develop professionally to support improving the outcomes of our students.   
Do you have: 
• High aspirations and a track record of delivering effective lessons where students are able to make at least good progress 
• A passion for working with young people to make a difference to their lives
• A desire to ensure all groups of students are suitably motivated and challenged 
• The desire to share and learn from best practice to ensure continual self-improvement 
• The ability to use and apply technology in lessons to support teaching and learning 
In return we can offer: 
• Genuinely exciting career development opportunities 
• A team of supportive, experienced and enthusiastic colleagues 
• Excellent facilities 
For more information and to download an application pack please visit our website: www.suacademy.co.uk or email: vacancies@suacademy.co.uk to request an application pack. Alternatively contact Claire Simpson on 01543 224 654. 
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 26th April 2021
Interviews to be held in the week during week commencing Monday 26th April 2021
This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

More details and application:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-pe-and-health-and-social-care-staffordshire-1426057

Virtual Masterclass hosted by our Visiting Professor of Innovation Andrew Lawrence

Biomotive Triggers: How to brand yourself…

Those of you that have met out Visiting Professor of Innovation Andrew Lawrence, you will know this is an event not to be missed. Andrew talks about his experiences as a Leader in Creative Branding and how to pitch to ensure success. Join us at this event to learn how to be competitive in a national and international context through understanding Biomotive Triggers and be better prepared for the dynamic fast-paced world of employment. 

Tuesday 16th March 2021 

10-12 noon – Masterclass is 10-11.00 followed by an interactive discussion 

Join by selecting the eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biomotive-triggers-how-to-branding-yourself-tickets-121512608483

Password: DTI2021 

Mental Health Awareness in Sport and Physical Activity E-Learning Course

 

In case you are not aware of the course information please see  overview below:

“One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Completing this course will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to better understand and support people living with mental health problems, and create a positive environment that ensures they enjoy the benefits of being active and keep coming back for more.

The four modules will increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health, providing you with the practical skills and strategies to be able to:

 

  • build people’s resilience, self-esteem and confidence
  • adapt your sessions to make them more inclusive
  • enable and support mental health recovery, and
  • tackle stigma and discrimination.

 

You will also get access to an extensive bank of resources that you can start using straight away.

After completing the course you will be able to download your certificate of completion.

The course has been awarded 3 CPD points by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).”

If your interested please state that you are a Staffordshire University Sport and Exercise student and contact:

Lijana Kaziow  |  Young People and Workforce Manager

m: 07736943553

e: lijanakaziow@togetheractive.org

Various Opportunities for 2021

Opportunities, Training and Lockdown Activities:

We know that it is lockdown 3.0, but remember, you are still allowed to provide voluntary or charitable services to support your local community. This is why we are resharing our local volunteering links in this issue, along with a call out for NHS Volunteer Responders.

 

Local volunteering and social action opportunities:

Latest Guidance and Updates:

Interesting Article:

A Golden Year for Sport?

National Campaigns this month:

RED January: https://redtogether.co.uk/

Training/CPD Options:

NGB training courses (S-Z):

Sailing: https://www.rya.org.uk/wheresmynearest/Pages/whichcourse.aspx#filter/

Shooting (Clay): https://www.cpsa.co.uk/courses

Snooker: https://wpbsa.com/participation/coaching/dates-and-venues/

Snowsports: https://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/course-calendar/

Softball (none currently available): https://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/coach/courses

Scuba Diving: https://www.bsac.com/events/

Surf Life Saving (none currently available): https://www.slsgb.org.uk/education/courses/

Surfing: https://www.surfingengland.org/english-surf-coach/

Swimming: https://www.swimming.org/calendar/training-courses/

Table Tennis: https://tabletennisengland.sport80.com/widget/tte_coach_course_widget

Tennis: https://www.lta.org.uk/workforce-venues/coach-teach/coach-development-courses/courses/#!/?format=All

Triathlon: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/get-involved/education

Ultimate (none currently available): https://www.ukultimate.com/event?tid=52&tag=All

Volleyball (none currently available): https://www.volleyballengland.org/courses

Water Ski and Wakeboard:

Coach/Drive/Operate: https://www.bwsw.org.uk/coaching-and-qualifications/

Officials: https://www.bwsw.org.uk/participation/officials/

Weightlifting: https://britishweightlifting.org/e-learning-courses

Wheelchair Basketball (none currently available): https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/get-involved/official/course-finder/

Wheelchair Rugby (none currently available): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/gb-wheelchair-rugby-31810412009

Wrestling (none currently available): https://britishwrestling.org/education/

Yoga: https://www.bwy.org.uk/national/events/

Highly Recommended!

 StreetGames National Training Week:

Monday 25th – Friday 29th January 2021

Back to Basics

  • Introduction to Doorstep Sport – Monday 25th Jan, 6pm – 8pm, Book here
  • Getting Young People Active during & beyond Covid – Wednesday 27th Jan, 10am – 12pm, Book here

Healthier

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid – Tuesday 26th Jan, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Book here
  • Maximizing the 5 Ways to Wellbeing – Thursday 28th Jan, 1.30pm – 3pm, Book here
  • Introduction to Social Prescribing – Friday 29th Jan, 10am – 11.30am, Book here

Safer

  • Impact of Sport on Youth Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour – Monday 25th Jan, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Book here
  • Keeping Young People Safe in Community Sport, Wednesday 27th Jan, 1pm – 4pm, Book here
  • Managing Challenging Behaviour, Friday 29th Jan, 12pm – 3pm, Book here

More Successful

  • FABS – How to Engage, Train, Retain & Reward Young Volunteers – Tuesday 26th Jan, 1.30pm – 4pm, Book here
  • Developing Resiliently Active Young People- Thursday 28th Jan, 2pm – 4pm, Book here
  • Engaging Women & Girls in Sport & Physical Activity- Monday 25th Jan, 10am – 1pm, Book here

Lockdown Activities:

Join the Movement campaign: https://www.sportengland.org/jointhemovement

Get Active at Home: https://www.sportengland.org/jointhemovement?section=get_active_at_home

Get Active Outdoors: https://www.sportengland.org/jointhemovement?section=get_active_away_from_home

Find a Fitness Challenge: https://www.sportengland.org/jointhemovement?section=fitness_challenges

Online Activity Timetable (free and chargeable classes): https://www.sportengland.org/jointhemovement?section=activity_timetable

Q & A Session with Antonio Williams

On the 19th of January at 17:00 we would like to invite you to attend a Q&A with Antonio Williams who’s resume is outstanding. Antonio is an ex NBA scout for Phoenix Suns furthermore Antonio previously worked for ESPN as a presenter and also a play by play caster. ⠀

You may be interested in his sports journey or what Antonio did for ESPN as a caster we welcome all students that are interested to pick his brain and have the opportunity to listen to his journey. ⠀

If you are interested to listen and ask Antonio questions please email sam.stevenson@staffs.ac.uk Directly with your emails so we can add you to the teams chat