Debating and Public Speaking Coach

Wenona School; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Wenona School is seeking an enthusiastic Debating and Public Speaking Coach to join the Co-curricular Debating and Public Speaking team on a casual basis. You will inspire our young women by supporting and collaborating with them to develop their debating and oratory skills.

The role is onsite at Wenona with term-time availability. Key duties include coaching students, liaising with internal staff, and potentially participating in workshops, adjudication, Interhouse events, and weekend

Qualifications

• Experience coaching Junior and Senior students in debating and public speaking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
• Guide students and assist with various debating and public speaking events.
• Understand and commit to the educational needs of young women.

Responsibilities

• Coach and inspire students as they grow in public speaking and debating.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including the Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator and Head Debating Coach.
• May participate in workshops, adjudication, Interhouse Debating events and weekend competitions.

Skills

Afternoon availability

Professional communication

Pastoral care

Education for young women

Professional development

Sense of humour

Job description

Wenona is seeking an enthusiastic Debating and Public Speaking Coach, to join our Co-curricular Debating and Public Speaking team on a casual basis. You will inspire our young women by supporting and collaborating with them, to develop their debating and oratory skills.

The Position

• Coach and inspire our students as they continue to grow and develop their public speaking and debating skills.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including the Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator, Head Debating Coach and students.

This role requires availability during term time.

• Term 1 – Wednesdays and Fridays
• Term 2 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• Term 3 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• Term 4 – Fridays

The debates are held at various schools and locations including onsite at Wenona. Public Speaking training takes place onsite at Wenona.

The successful candidate may also be asked to participate in additional areas of the Debating and Public Speaking program including workshops, adjudication, Interhouse Debating events, attendance at competitions that may including weekends.

Education and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant experience coaching Junior and Senior students in debating and public speaking. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. This will allow you to effectively guide students and assist with various debating and public speaking events and activities, fostering a positive and fun environment for students to thrive. An understanding of and commitment to the educational needs of young women.

Personal Attributes

• Flexibility to work on afternoons as required
• Ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner
• A commitment to pastoral care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students
• An understanding of and commitment to the educational needs of young women
• A commitment to professional development and to working in accordance with the Wenona Staff Code of Conduct
• A sense of humour

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

General Conditions of the Role

• Hours of work: Casual
• Reporting Line: All positions report to the Principal
• The line manager for this position is: Director of Co-Curricular and Coordinator of Debating and Public Speaking

This role requires the successful applicant to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check and to be vaccinated in line with any current Public Health Order. You will also be required to provide a valid NSW Police Check.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona’s Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the school with a current Working with Children Check. (https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check)