Graduate Sports Assistant Hockey

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate Sports Assistant for Hockey. The role involves delivering hockey programs, assisting with sports events, and supporting the PE department. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and strong interpersonal skills, contributing to a positive school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the school's hockey programme across various teams.
• Assist with summer sports and administrative tasks.
• Participate in the pastoral life of the children.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Collaboration

ICT proficiency

Education

Degree

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Graduate Sports Assistant (Hockey)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £28,801 per annum (Pro Rata) (£36,528 per annum FTE)

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

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

They 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. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

As a member of support staff, the Graduate Sports Assistants' ultimate line manager is the Bursar, although day-to-day responsibility will be to the Director of Sport via the Head of Hockey.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of the school's boys and girls hockey programme across ages, abilities, and indoor and outdoor teams.
• Assisting with the delivery of one of the school's summer sports: athletics, cricket, and/or tennis.
• Taking responsibility for a sports team, including weekend fixtures in each term, as required.
• Assisting the PE and Games department with administrative tasks such as organising equipment, selecting team sheets, meeting and greeting opposition teams, helping to organise major sports events, and setting up displays.
• Running or assisting with Co-Curricular activities such as Primary School Hockey Club.
• Developing and sharing new teaching and learning resources.
• Maintaining professional skills through INSET and our Professional Development programme.
• Supporting the use of VEO and video analysis as directed by the Head of Hockey.
• Producing displays to create an attractive learning environment in the department.
• Participating in the pastoral life of the children, working with form teachers, Heads of Year, and Section Heads.
• Promoting the progress and well-being of pupils, participating in reward and sanction processes, and implementing the School's Behaviour and Discipline policy.
• Participating in training with a pastoral focus, and adhering to the School Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and quickly.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge regarding safeguarding and working with children and young people.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident and positive manner.
• Empathy towards pupils, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to collaborate and support colleagues, specialists, and parents.
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development.
• ICT proficiency.
• A degree.

Desirable

• A relevant higher-level qualification, sports coaching Level 2 or above, or vocational training applicable to supporting pupil development.

To Apply

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