Assistant Director of Sport
Taunton Preparatory School
Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Taunton School Teachers Pay Scale plus Allowances where appropriate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2023
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Sport. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced coach or teacher and aspiring leader to play a key role in further developing the sports offer at Taunton Prep School commencing September 2023.
Working alongside the Director of Sport, you will be responsible for developing core and emerging sports, generating new ideas to shape our sporting programme. The successful candidate must have a good understanding of the mechanisms of promoting achievement in competitive sport and the pathways and processes of high performance helping to build upon the current success and lead on promoting the high standards that the school prides itself on.
You will also be responsible for leading the department team of staff and overseeing the extensive PE and girls' games provision and assist the Director of sport and senior management team with the overall strategic direction, leadership and management of sport across the Prep and Pre-Prep Schools.
Experience:
· Ability to teach a range of sports to a high level
· Proven record of subject success
· Experience of coaching netball and hockey to a high level
Skills:
· Leadership skills
· Strong work ethic, personal organisation and a passion for teaching
· Ability to set challenging and ambitious targets
· Ability to motivate, inspire and lead students, staff and parents
Salary & Benefits
The successful candidate will be paid a competitive salary on the Taunton School pay scale depending on qualifications and experience, plus an additional responsibility allowance. Staff at Taunton School are able to choose to be members of either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or a parallel Defined Contribution Scheme. Additional benefits include generous fee remission, free lunch, employee assistance programmes, and various wellbeing initiatives.
Further Information
For more information about Taunton Prep School and the sports department, please follow this link https://sway.office.com/Z7S59HcSvSca4can
The Director of Sport, Shaun Winsor would be happy to answer any specific questions – he can be contacted at Shaun.Winsor@tauntonschool.co.uk
How to Apply
For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies/
To apply, please click on the role and 'apply for job' on the job page.
Equal Opportunities
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29th January 2023 however, early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received.
Teams Interviews will take place w/c 30th January 2023 with in person interviews for shortlisted candidates during w/c 6th February 2023.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.
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About Taunton Preparatory School
TPS is situated in its own grounds but is adjacent to the Pre-Prep and the Senior School creating a unique sense of family, community and providing access to outstanding shared facilities.
At TPS we are passionate about a holistic education. We believe that an on-going commitment to breadth creates a life-long love of learning and prepares children to take their place in the world as responsible, caring adults who will demonstrate kindness to others. Academically, we combine modern teaching methods with the best of traditional values to create a climate where every child can flourish, and find where their particular talents lie. We are ambitious for all our children, unearthing potential and celebrating success in all its forms.
We aim to support and challenge our children. We recognise that children need to be guided but also given the freedom to think for themselves and to develop a true sense of self. Individual achievements, and the importance of team efforts, are both highly valued. Wrapped around this is the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and the added buzz created by our thriving boarding house.
All pupils are encouraged to engage in the breadth of what we offer and to achieve their best in academic, sporting, and creative fields, while at the same time developing their interpersonal skills: a respect for each other and those around them, kindness, and a willingness to participate for the benefit of others.
To find out more, please read our prospectus:
https://issuu.com/taunton_school/docs/ts_prep_prospectus_low-res_compressed
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