Junior School Assistant Sports Coach - Bath, United Kingdom - King Edward's School, Bath

King Edward's School, Bath

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Bath, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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We wish to appoint a suitably qualified Assistant Sports Coach to join our dynamic, busy and welcoming Sports department.

Sport is thriving and plays a very important part in the life of the School.

Whilst the role will be based predominantly at the Junior School, it will include coaching across Senior School and being a member of the whole school sports team.

We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about working with pupils in an environment which encourages "sports for all".

This ethos ensures that all our pupils are given the opportunity to take part in a broad range of sports and to develop to their maximum potential whilst ensuring high standards are met.

Applicants must be suitably experienced and qualified full-time Sport Coach to support the further development of our major sports (rugby/cricket/hockey/netball) across the Junior and Senior Schools.

Sport is thriving and plays a very important part in the life of the School.

Proven ability as a player or coach at a high level (in at least one sport) would be a distinct advantage, and appropriate involvement with Saturday fixtures is expected.

King Edward's is a very successful school which achieves excellent sporting and academic results and was praised very highly in its last ISI inspection.

A willingness to be involved in the pastoral and co-curricular life of this busy and vibrant School is envisaged, including accompanying trips.

Job Title Assistant Sports Coach (Junior School)

Employment Status Permanent, Full time

Working Pattern Monday to Friday plus Saturday AM or PM fixtures

Salary Level A23 (£26,612)

King Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to adhere to the School's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

Responsible to:

Head of Junior School Sport for day-to-day line management and the Head of Junior School, who has overall responsibility for all Junior School staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Organising and delivery of sports coaching and fixtures for the Junior and Senior School and ensuring all pupils can participate in an array of different sports throughout the year.
To take a full and active part in the cocurricular programme including after school clubs

Sporting programme:

Working closely with the Heads of Sport and Junior School Heads of Boys' & Girls' Games to promote good relationships amongst pupils, fostering a cando attitude and enjoyment for sport.
Participating fully in the fixture and training programmes, attending midweek and Saturday matches, training, weekend tournaments as required and, to support tours.
Ensuring that the school's high standards are maintained, especially regarding behaviour, supervision and pastoral care of the pupils.

Coaching Curriculum:

Working closely with the Head of Junior School Sport, Junior School Heads of Boys & Girls Games and Senior school heads of sport in the planning and preparation of, inspiring games sessions and after school practices, to support and develop the talents and skills of individual pupils and teams across both sections of the school.
Organising training sessions and equipment, registering and overseeing pupil collection after training and fixtures.

Administration:

Liaising with the Junior School Head of Sport, and or Junior School Heads of Boys & Girls Games to assist with any daytoday administration and organisation to aid with the smooth running of PE and Games in the Junior School.

General duties:

Attending staff meetings and liaise and cooperate with colleagues on whole school matters
Contributing to the broader supervision and support of pupils across the Junior and Senior School.
Upholding school policies and procedures relating to child protection and data protection
Proactively seeking out and engaging in ongoing training pertinent to this role.
Supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils and staff.
A full commitment across each of the three terms will be required.
A willingness to be involved in the pastoral and cocurricular life of this busy and vibrant School is envisaged, including accompanying trips.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken and will vary in detail in the light of the changing demands of the School.

A corporate sports kit (clothing) will be provided.

Pension Scheme

If applicable, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward's School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer's contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.

Safeguarding

All staff are in a position of trust and have a duty to keep children and young people safe and to protect them from neglect and physical and emotional harm.

This duty is in part exercised through the development of respectful, caring and profes