Physio / Sports Therapist

About the Role: Physio/Sports Therapist

In partnership with Trail finders Women, Activate Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and dedicated physiotherapist or sports therapist to join its rugby programme.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting the programme's goal of establishing a top-tier performance development pathway for young rugby players with professional aspirations. Collaboration is key, and you will work closely with other physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches, as well as our coaching and management teams.

Alongside the physiotherapy responsibilities, you will also serve as a residential warden. This involves providing pastoral support to our residential students, creating a safe and welcoming environment for 16-19 year-olds. You'll not only ensure their safety but also contribute to social enrichment by organizing activities such as pool tournaments, film nights, or wellbeing talks. As part of this role, you will work an out-of-hours shift pattern as part of an on-call rota alongside the rest of the team, on a 4 days on, 2 days off schedule, with weekend shifts as required based on rugby fixtures.

The ideal candidate will prioritise student wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding. You should be well-organised, adaptable, and able to remain calm under pressure.

In this key role supporting the development of aspiring rugby players, your ability to deliver compassionate and professional care to injured athletes, ensuring they receive the appropriate treatment and rehabilitation for a safe return to play, is essential.

A degree in physiotherapy, along with active registration with professional bodies such as CSP, HCPC, BASRAT, or SST, is preferred. While a pitch-side qualification is advantageous, it is not mandatory.

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.


• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.


• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.


• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.


• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.


• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.


• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.


• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.


• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.


Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.