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To fulfil the coaching and teaching requirements as directed by the Director of Sport, according to the overall aims of the School. To offer administrative support to all members of the Department as required, and be based in the PE office. To contribute to at least one other area of school life, be that academic, pastoral or co-curricular.

Principal Duties

The successful candidate will assist with the teaching of both P.E. and Games from the Lower Prep to the Senior School (Reception - Year 13) working with professional Sports coaches and PE/Games staff across the curriculum.

An ability to coach two or more of the major games which are Rugby, Football, Cricket, Hockey, Netball and Tennis, would be preferable but expertise in all areas will be considered. He/she will also work with at least one other academic department as part of their professional development.

Administration

To provide administrative support and assistance to the Director of Sport, Head of Sport (Prep School) and Heads of relevant individual Sports as reasonably expected.
To prepare equipment and facilities for PE & Games lessons.
To be responsible for the processes of identification, assessment and recording of the pupils in their charge.
Keep an accurate register of pupils where necessary.

General

To assist with pastoral care duties within the House system, as required by the Deputy Head (Pastoral).
To realise the responsibility for Health and Safety problems/risk assessment and the oversight of the safety of all pupils when being coached and making pupils themselves aware of safety.
To assist with Sports Days, House Matches, and other Departmental events.
Attendance at INSET.
Attend relevant departmental and staff meetings, as reasonably requested by the relevant Head of Departments.
Take active note of the guidance in the Staff Handbook and Guide to the School.
Willingness to fully immerse in the life of the school through availability for school trips, across all parts of the school, and in different areas of school life.
Contribute to an academic department either by supporting a teacher in the classroom or by offering support on an individual basis to facilitate learning.
Take responsibility, with colleagues, for the day to day supervision of all Sports Facilities.
Attend meetings and/or staff training sessions to ensure the smooth running of the Sports Hall and Facilities.
Take responsibility for stock control and purchase ordering as necessary, under the direction of the Director of Sport.
Maintain and ensure safe storage of equipment.
Set up and/or dismantle sports equipment and report and/or action repair of any faults. This includes all PE lessons, Games sessions and fixtures.
Advise Estates Department regarding the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and facilities.
Take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the Fitness Suite, including servicing, general maintenance and reporting / recording all necessary work required.
Supervision of 6th Form pupils when using the fitness suite during private study.

Coaching, Teaching & Learning

To assist in managing pupil learning through effective teaching and coaching.
To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.
To assist in ensuring continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching and coaching.
To use a variety of methods and approaches to match the range of pupil needs, and ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.
To support the teaching staff in the planning and coaching of Games sessions and team teaching P.E. lessons throughout the year for pupils of all ages and abilities.
To work effectively as a member of the Sports Department to improve the quality of teaching, coaching and learning.
To develop and maintain effective methods of communication with all colleagues, pupils and parents.
To work with teaching staff to coach / lead and manage School sports teams each term as directed.
To work with teaching staff to coach / lead extra-curricular sporting activities (lunchtime, after school and weekend) as directed.
To participate in relevant matches, tournaments, tours and visits to other events in accordance with the School's policy for Educational Visits. To encourage pupils to develop a sense of team spirit with emphasis on cooperation and commitment to teams, one another and the School.
Selecting and managing teams in mid-week and weekend fixtures in all three terms.
Assist in officiating matches at all levels.
To support the drive of the whole-school initiative relating to Health & Fitness, to include devising and implementing a programme with strategies for all ages and abilities.

Talented Athlete Programme

To assist with organisation and implementation of the annual Sports Scholarship assessments.
To take a lead in the TAP programme and become a mentor to Sports Scholars, involving regular tutorials and the organisation of guest speakers.
To assist in the delivery of an enhanced Sports Science framework for our Sports Scholars, to include video analysis, strength, conditioning and physiological monitoring and assessment.
Willingness to contribute to the wider community by way of ‘outreach’ and attracting talented athletes to the school.

Professional Standards

To support the hosting of opposing school pupils, staff and parents for fixtures, including meeting and greeting and supervising pupils at post-match teas as required.
To cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable as laid down by the Deputy Head (Academic).
Promoting professional standards of punctuality, discipline and sportsmanship with all pupils, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Revision of Job Description

There will be a periodic review to ensure that the principal duties have remained as stated above or that any changes have been made in agreement with the incumbent.

The duties of the post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy changes in which case appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake this new/varied work.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme
Free lunch available for all staff during term-time
An employee wellbeing programme offering free and confidential support
Free use of the School’s fitness facilities, and subsidised use of our other facilities on an availability basis
Free on-site parking
Support for Government schemes (Cycle to Work etc)
A warm and supportive working environment

The Process

The application form should be returned together with a covering letter in which the applicant should explain what he/she can offer to the post. Applications by e-mail are welcome. CVs are not required. Please send them for the attention of Lulu Corrigan, HR Manager, to recruitment@wellingboroughschool.org by 3pm, Friday 21st April 2023.

Interviews will take place on 28th April 2023.

Sports Graduate Assistant 2023