Director of Rowing

Great Marlow School; East Ham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

CPD Opportunities

Staff Discount at the Redgrave Sports 

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family Friendly Policies

LGPS Pension

And much more!

Job summary

Great Marlow School is seeking an inspiring Director of Rowing to lead our boat club and shape the future of rowing across the school. This is a rare opportunity to build on a proud tradition while setting a bold new direction, from first-time novices taking their first strokes to athletes competing at national level.

The Director of Rowing will have overall responsibility for the strategic, technical and pastoral leadership of the programme, working closely with Senior Management, as well as

Responsibilities

• Lead the school rowing program and set a bold new direction for the boats club.
• Provide strategic, technical and pastoral leadership to coaches, staff, and rowers.

Job description

Director of Rowing

Salary Range: NJC Scale 7/8 Points 31-40

Salary: £43,149 - £53,051 (starting salary will be dependant on experience)

Working Pattern: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, training camps, regattas and residential events as required

Contract Weeks: Full Year Contract (52 weeks)

The School

Great Marlow School part of the Marlow Education Trust (MET), is a flourishing school which is dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.

The Marlow Education Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust committed to excellence in education, ensuring the highest possible quality of education for all children in our community. The MET was founded to support education in schools in the local community in and around Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

The Great Marlow School Boat Club

Great Marlow School has an outstanding history in rowing. Great Marlow School Boat Club was formed in May of 2008, and began with a negotiated use of facilities at Marlow Rowing Club (MRC). Within 12 months, the club had become so popular that it moved from MRC and went to Longridge. Over the following years, Great Marlow built a reputation as a serious rowing school, competing with the top schools and clubs in the country. Our rowers have competed in international competitions for GB and England in the following categories Coxless Four, Eight, Pair and Quad.

The Role

Great Marlow School is looking for an inspiring and ambitious Director of Rowing to lead our boat club and shape the future of rowing across the school. This is a rare opportunity to build on a proud tradition while setting a bold new direction, from first-time novices taking their first strokes to athletes competing at national level.

The Director of Rowing will have overall responsibility for the strategic, technical and pastoral leadership of the programme, working closely with Senior Management, as well as our coaches and our parent community.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

What we Offer:

• A free, 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Continuous Personal Development (CPD) Opportunities
• Staff Discount at the Redgrave Sports Centre based at Great Marlow School
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family Friendly Policies
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• And much more!