Graduate Sports Assistant

The Perse School; Cambridge; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

The Perse School Cambridge is seeking a high calibre Sports Coach to take responsibility for games lessons, practices and matches for pupils from Year 7 to Upper Sixth in a fixed term role for 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or related degree with an interest in education.

You will have the chance to contribute to a wide range of school sports, lead a team, and support staff development, with weekend fixtures in each term and

Formación

• Recent graduate in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or related degree.
• Interest in pursuing a career in the education sector.
• Ability to deliver over a range of school sports and take responsibility for a sports team.
• Willing to undertake sport-specific qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for games lessons, practices and matches for pupils from Year 7 to Upper Sixth.
• Lead a sports team, including weekend fixtures in each term.
• Support staff development and contribute to a wide range of school sports.

Conocimientos

Sports coaching

Team leadership

Teaching interest

Educación

Sports Coaching or Sports Science degree

Descripción del empleo

The Perse School is seeking to appoint a high calibre Sports Coach who will take responsibility for games lessons, practices and matches at the Upper School working with pupils from Year 7 to Upper Sixth, in a fixed term role for 12 months. This role would suit a recent graduate in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or related degree, with an interest in pursuing a career in the education sector. We are committed to staff professional development so there will be opportunities to develop teaching practice, receive training and undertake sport specific qualifications. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver over a range of school sports and will take responsibility for a sports team, including weekend fixtures in each term.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Closing date: Thursday 5th November at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.