Football Coach

Girl's Schools Association; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school is seeking a Football Coach to develop pupils' skills and maintain high professional standards. The role involves coaching students on Wednesdays and supporting fixtures. Ideal candidates will have previous coaching experience and strong interpersonal skills, aligned with the school's values of kindness and community.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced sick pay

Access to swimming pool and fitness room

Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience, preferably at school, regional, or national levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Coaching S1-S6 pupils on Wednesdays from 4.15 pm to 5.30 pm.
• Assisting with fixtures throughout the season.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Football Coach.

Details

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are recruiting a Football Coach to join the Mary Erskine School on a casual basis starting October 2024 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks).

The role involves coaching S1-S6 pupils on Wednesdays from 4.15 pm to 5.30 pm. The postholder may also be required to assist with fixtures throughout the season.

The ideal candidate will have previous coaching experience, preferably at school, regional, or national levels. They should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of multitasking while maintaining high professional standards.

For more details, please refer to the job description provided.

Note: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers for this role. International applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK through alternative means.

Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family-friendly policies, access to the schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, and membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, offering discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We seek individuals who embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, while exemplifying our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore, all posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This vacancy is open, and interviews will be conducted as applications are shortlisted.

About ESMS

Welcome to ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools for ages 3-18 in Edinburgh. Our schools offer a holistic education, emphasizing opportunities outside the classroom through over 300 clubs, sports, arts, outdoor education, trips, and community activities, aimed at helping children discover talents, learn new skills, and build friendships.

Our vision is to pioneer rounded education in Edinburgh, enabling every child to excel. Our mission is to develop resilient, accomplished children with strong values who are prepared for a full and happy life.

Aims

• Provide outstanding, well-rounded education to a diverse student body
• Build strong relationships to ensure children feel happy, safe, and supported
• Offer a wide range of extracurricular activities to develop talents
• Inspire academic achievement and high aspirations
• Encourage children to embrace challenges confidently
• Inspire a love of learning and foster innovative thinking
• Help children develop confidence and voice
• Embed character and values to improve the world around them