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DiSE Programme Lead & Pathway Support Coach
Table Tennis England
Table Tennis England, formerly the English Table Tennis Association, is the national governing body for table tennis in England, responsible for representing, coordinating, administering, marketing and developing the sport.
Job Posted- 20 Nov 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 1 Dec 2025
ROLE PURPOSE
Reporting to the Interim Head of Pathway Development, this exciting maternity cover role is essential to supporting the education and development of table tennis talent in England. You will take the lead on the DiSE programme, identifying and recruiting appropriate learners to the programme and owning all aspects of delivery and assessment.
The role is expected to be partly based in the newly established GB Youth Academy based at Grantham College circa 50 days of the year (specific times to be agreed in blocks), supporting talented players to excel.
Finally, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of a talent coaching project – The ‘Back to Basics’ Hopes Curriculum, a series of resources designed to support coaches to facilitate optimal sessions in the U12 age group that will involve collaborating with the Coach Learning & Development Manager on the delivery of this programme.
The role is anticipated to start in January 2026.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver and assess the Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) qualification for Table Tennis England, to support the coaching in the pathway at the GB Youth Academy and play a key role in the delivery of an early development coaching project.
It is anticipated that 0.5 of the role will be allocated to the DiSE programme, with 0.3 allocated to GBYA coaching support and supporting our new coach development initiative. The role is offered based on a hybrid work model with a mix of working from home, Grantham College, and other locations across England.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESS
DiSE Programme
- To identify and recruit appropriate learners to the DiSE programme for the 2026-27 year
- Delivery and assessment of all units of DiSE for the Table Tennis England cohort (with support from one other coach) to foster and encourage improvement of student’s academic and table tennis ability
- To lead on the organisation and delivery of DiSE table tennis camps (held 4 x in the year at Grantham College) and identify wider training/competitive opportunities for players on the programme
- To hold online check in sessions for DiSE players
- To lead on the annual DiSE international competition
- To be accountable for the welfare, experience, performance, and success of Table Tennis DiSE students
- To be accountable for timely registers, schemes of work, delivery timetables and assessment as schedules required by the internal and external verifiers
- To be accountable for the tracking of DiSE progress for all students
- To attend DiSE continued professional development arranged by Table Tennis England
- To deliver the 26-27 DiSE induction to parents and players
- To support Table Tennis England in the collection of formal feedback from DiSE students regarding the programme of delivery
- To communicate upcoming assignments and deadlines
- To support with the development of any promotional resources for the programme
Pathway Coach Support
- Spend approximately 50 days a year (to be agreed in specific blocks with the GB Youth Academy Head Coach) at Grantham College supporting the newly established GB Youth Academy (to begin Feb 2026)
- To attend 1 x international event with GB Youth Academy players
Coach Development Project
- Support with any final developments and the delivery of the new Back to Basics ‘Hopes Curriculum’ – a collection of session plans and content designed to upskill coaches and clubs to deliver the early basics with U12 players
- In collaboration with the Coach Learning & Development Manager, create and deliver an educational plan to ensure clubs and coaches are delivering the curriculum, ensuring that Area Managers are educated on the area
- Develop or add any relevant content to the resources following initial implementation
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge and Experience
- A tutor and assessor qualification & experience of tutor/assessor delivery or qualified teacher status (holding a tutoring and assessing qualification is desirable but we can look at options to quicky upskill suitable candidates if necessary) [D]
- Relevant experience in a talent table tennis coaching role [E]
- Full clean driving license [E]
Skills
- Ability to inspire, enthuse, and motivate young people [E]
- Able and willing to work to a flexible schedule and to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods of time [E]
- A demonstrable commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, clean sport and providing a safe, supportive environment for athletes and staff [E]
- Excellent interpersonal skills along with demonstrable energy, adaptability, integrity and being a team player [E]
- A commitment to, and deep understanding of, the issues around safeguarding young people and athlete, coach, and staff welfare in the sports performance environment [D]
- Excellent communicator with the ability to interact with other people in a way that promotes cooperative relationships [E]
- Good administration skills [E]
- Commitment to ongoing professional development [D]
BENEFITS
An impressive range of facilities at the National Badminton Centre, including café with staff discounts
Gym membership contribution or option to subscribe to on-site gym
Employee Assistance Program
25 Days of Paid Leave plus Bank Holidays (full-time employees)
Learning & Development opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Vision Cover: Contribution towards eye tests and glasses
Employee-supported Volunteering days
Long Service Awards
Free On-Site parking
The People’s Pension with Employer Contributions of 3%
Table Tennis England Membership, plus access to discounts from a range of suppliers and partners
TTE Kit
Work Life/Family Balance, including flexible and agile working options
How to Apply
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