Graduate Sports Coach/ Assistant - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - Thornton College

Description

For September 2024 Thornton College are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced sports graduate to join the Physical Education department to enhance further our provision. Candidates should be willing to coach a variety of sports and embrace fully the co-curricular life of the school. A lifeguard qualification or willingness and ability to qualify as a lifeguard is essential and the ability to drive the school minibus is desirable.

Thornton College is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, educating young people in 29 countries across the world. There is an ambitious school development plan in place and our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be 'Excellent' in all areas. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.

Successful candidates will work alongside our other physical education staff to supplement the co-curricular program with a willingness to work in both the Prep. and Senior School. The sports graduate will have responsibilities in all aspects of physical education and sport including curricular and co-curricular fixtures as required by school.

The post would be suited to someone wishing to pursue a career in physical education teaching.

Salary:£17,589.00 [FTE £22,308.00]. This position is term time only.

Closing Date for applications:26th April 2024

Interviews:w/c 29th April 2024

We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process.

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

To apply, please complete the Thornton College application form and return it for the attention of the Head Teacher to or post to the Thornton College address.

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

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