Sports Teaching Assistant

Inspired Education Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global group of premium schools is looking for a part-time Sports Teaching Assistant at Wetherby Kensington, a prominent boys' school in London. Ideal for recent graduates aiming for a PGCE, this role involves supporting children's sports education and promoting a positive environment, within a vibrant and dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioners who value children.
• Thorough up-to-date knowledge of the sports curriculum.
• Committed to making a difference using various teaching styles.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for sport.
• Assist with lesson delivery and sport department administration.
• Interact with children to instill good sportsmanship.

Skills

Positive interaction

Sportsmanship

Teaching styles

IT competence

Team player

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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Kensington provides an environment that promotes educational excellence and tradition through a forward-thinking, holistic curriculum within which the needs of individual pupils are fostered.

Wetherby Kensington is a school for boys from Reception to Year 3 and is two form entry per year group. The boys receive high levels of academic education and pastoral care. The Wetherby Kensington boys begin their learning journey in Reception and can stay at Wetherby Kensington until they are eight years old. Wetherby Kensington can be found in Wetherby Gardens and is in a conservation area. The school overlooks the beautiful Wetherby Gardens.

With the opening of the in 2004, Wetherby boys have the opportunity to proceed through, or sit a competitive exam for, a London Day School.The of Wetherby Kensington is ‘Care, share and be fair’. These are the underlying principles of all that we stand for at Wetherby Kensington. Every boy is encouraged to be the best that he can be andevery member of staff is committed to enabling each individual to fulfil his potential and achieve his goal. The school is a happy and vibrant one, an energetic and forward learning environment, whilst retaining the best of educational traditions.

We are looking to appoint part-time Sports Teaching Assistant for September 2024!

This role suits recent graduates looking to do a PGCE course in the future. This part-time role spreading over 5 days.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact and support children (under direction of the Head of Games) in a positive way to foster their enthusiasm for learning and competing in sport activities
• Instil in children the ethos of good sportsmanship and an understanding of what it means to represent their school in a sporting setting
• To work with the Head of Games in preparing work and putting up displays
• Assist sport staff members with the delivery of lessons
• To conduct lessons (if required) according to the agreed policy and syllabus
• Assist with sport department administration

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Be excellent classroom practitioners who value children
• Have high, though realistic expectations of the children
• Have a thorough up-to-date knowledge of the sports curriculum
• Be IT competent
• Be committed to making a difference to all children of all abilities and talents,using a variety of teaching styles to aid learning
• Be a committed, dynamic and pro-active teacher and a cheerful, friendly andcooperative member of the staff
• Be supportive and positive in their interactions with team members and pupils
• Maintain excellent levels of appearance, attendance and punctuality
• Be fully involved in the life of the school
• Value, and be willing to promote, the caring ethos of the school
• Be a team player

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School Application Form

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