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    Excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher with exceptional inter-personal skills to join us as Director of Sport, to encourage high standards of participation, excellence and demonstrate a clear vision for girls' PE, Sport and Physical Activity.

    St Mary's Calne offers an academically enriching working environment within the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, with easy transport links to Bristol, Bath and London.

    it is a leader in the field of girls' independent boarding education. It has around 360 girls aged 11-18, including 120+ girls in the Sixth Form.

    As well as innovative teaching, learning and scholarship, St Mary's Calne offers outstanding pastoral care and a vibrant, warm community.

    As a school community, we thrive amidst a culture of strong expectations and the education which we provide nurtures and develops the concept of high performance.

    The principal aim is to develop well-rounded pupils who are equipped to excel as adults.

    Co-curricular opportunities beyond the classroom are a vital and integral part of life for girls at St Mary's Calne.

    These opportunities are woven into the timetable during the day, in the evenings and at weekends.

    We believe that both boarders and day girls benefit from all aspects of the strong boarding ethos of the school.

    St Mary's Calne is looking to appoint a Director of Sport who will have responsibility for the leadership and operational management of the PE and Sport Department.

    They will demonstrate a clear vision for girls' PE, Sport and Physical Activity and will encourage both pupils and staff to achieve high standards of participation and excellence.

    The successful candidate will work closely with, and be supported by, the Executive Director of Sport who oversees the strategic provision of Sport across the site which includes St Mary's Calne, St Margaret's Prep, St Mary's Tennis Academy and the St Mary's Sports Club.

    Sport is highly valued and popular at St Mary's Calne.

    It plays a hugely important role in the day-to-day life of the girls and is a central part of the broad and balanced education we offer.

    Our aim is to provide all pupils with a first-class programme in physical education, sport, and physical activity.
    Our staff are passionate about sport, know our pupils well and care deeply about our offer to them. Our philosophy centres around putting pupils at the heart of everything we do. It is only by meeting their needs that we can create a culture where they can flourish and excel.
    All pupils experience a generous programme of lessons and activities. These include PE lessons, games afternoons, team practices, fixtures and competitions, and a wider programme of co-curricular activities. Older pupils 16+ can make use of the state-of-the-art fitness suite based in St Mary's Calne Sports Club.
    The school's major winter sport is lacrosse and major summer sport is tennis. In addition, we also compete in hockey, netball, swimming, cricket, athletics, cricket, cross country, equestrian, ski racing and badminton.

    Each term there is a challenging and inclusive fixture programme for pupils to enjoy, whether they aspire to be a high-level performer or just enjoy participating with their friends.

    girls stable their horses at local liveries and may choose riding as their main sport. We look to ensure pupils receive a broad, balanced, and engaging programme of activities to ensure variety.

    Pupils can experience dance, health related fitness, water polo, climbing, outdoor and adventurous activity, archery, ultimate frisbee, yoga, pilates, mountain biking and kayaking, to name a few, in their time with us.

    This may be through our PE and games lessons or through our impressive co-curricular programme.

    In addition, pupils can have 1-1 tennis lessons delivered by our onsite tennis academy, 1-1 swimming lessons delivered by our specialist swim coach based at St Mary's Sports Club or 1-1 riding lessons at local stables organised by our equestrian co-ordinator.

    During their time with us there are also opportunities to for pupils to gain qualifications in sports leadership, officiating and coaching, as well as undertaking voluntary work with partner primary schools within our local community.

    Pupils can choose to study 'A' Level Physical Education in the Sixth Form.

    Overseas sports tours, residential trips and visits serve to enrich experiences and providing lifelong memories of their time here with us.

    Performance
    Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.
    Highly motivated pupils with lessons taught in small groups.
    Discounted membership of the St Mary's Calne Sports Club.
    Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during term time.
    Free on-site parking.
    Employee Assistance Programme.
    For campus visits and/or to arrange an informal chat about the role:
    For an Application Form please visit Vacancies on our website

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