Job Title: Prep Sports Assistant
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Salary: £17k per annum Plus Room and Board (If needed) during term time.
Job Type: Full time – Fixed term of one academic year – 1st September 2023 to the 4th July 2024.
The College has an incredible sense of community among its staff which can be felt immediately. The fascination of our setting is lasting and the Good Schools Guide describes the College as: “A successful, flourishing, dependable school with real spiritual heart.”
Our 400-acre site with its large leafy grounds, impressive playing fields and attractive school buildings offers modern facilities in a country setting, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds. With excellent transport links and only 30 minutes by train to central London stations, the College is 20 minutes’ drive from junction 25 of the M25, immediately off the A10. Also within easy access is London Stansted airport, which is a 20-minute drive.
The Role
St Edmund’s requires a committed and enthusiastic Prep Sports Assistant. This is a fixed-term position for one academic year 1st September 2023 to the 4th of July 2024. There may be an opportunity to extend for a second year, following a successful first year in the post and considering any needs and requirements of the Prep School.
The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of the Prep School’s sports programme.
Sports will include:
- Football
- Netball
- Hockey
- Rugby
- Cricket
Responsibilities include
Main duties and responsibilities are indicated here. Other duties of an appropriate level and nature will also be required.
Sport
- Support and lead, as required, in all Games and PE lessons, including the sporting activity programme.
- Support and help run mid-week fixtures which maybe outside the school day. (These are usually midweek but some occasions and with advanced warning, be during the weekend).
- The ability and willingness (with training and mentoring as required) to assist in the teaching, coaching, refereeing and umpiring of Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Cricket.
If Boarding
Along with the teachers on duty with you in boarding, provide care and guidance for the students who live in the school grounds. This will include:
- Supervision of prep.
- Running activities.
- Helping to supervise off-site trips.
- Provide ongoing pastoral care for those students in the House.
- For the right candidate, to act as a mentor for a small number of students.
Ideal candidate
- Ability to umpire Football/ Rugby/Netball.
- The ability to assist in the teaching and coaching of Football, Rugby or Netball.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to help with administration tasks- using the SOCS system (training will be given).
- A professional, yet caring and compassionate approach to dealing with students.
Benefits
- Excellent catering facilities including school lunches during term time when the kitchens are open. Cakes and biscuits during break times in the staff common room and hot drinks machines.
- Use of the College sports facilities when not in use by students, including the gym.
- Free parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lieu time is accrued when working beyond contractual hours. These hours can be taken off throughout the year, in addition to annual leave.
- Pension: Employee contribution 4% College contribution 8.5%.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Teacher, Teaching assistant, PE Teacher, School teacher, Physical education teacher, Activities coordinator, Coach, Coaching instructor, Activities instructor, Sports education, sports and facilities organiser, Sports coordinator, Head of physical education, Coaching staff will also be considered for this role.
