Director of Sports (Whole School)

Rainbow International School is a coeducational day and boarding school for children age 2 – 18 years in Kampala, Uganda. As the most established, reputable and largest International school in the country, we deliver the EYFS and IPC curricula in the Primary section, English National curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Cambridge/ Edexcel IGCSE and Advanced Level in Key Stages 4 and 5. We are currently in our second year of delivering BTEC Extended Diploma awards for a cohort of students in our sixth form.

The School:

We are an inclusive school, and are passionate about educating the ‘whole child’, and nurturing talents in a variety of subject areas. Currently there are 600 students on roll. Rainbow students are highly academic and our examination results are outstanding. We place an important emphasis not only on academics, but also in sports, performing arts and extracurricular. Our sixth form leavers gain entry into the top Universities around the world, the Russel Group and Ivy League among them. Rainbow is a first class learning institution and a busy community.

Situated near Lake Victoria, in the Kansanga / Ggaba area of Kampala, the school boasts an 11 acre green campus with purpose built classrooms, dedicated computing suites, science laboratories, sports pitches, two under cover courts, 25 meter swimming pool and club, outdoor tennis court and cricket nets.

In May 2018 Rainbow will go through the COBIS Patron’s Accreditation, a quality assurance programme for British schools of quality. Therefore you will be joining a school that has undergone accreditation and is of the highest caliber. If you would like to work in a busy, vibrant and multicultural school in a beautiful country that was recently voted as the friendliest country for expats to live in http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/the-9-most-welcoming-countries-to-raise-a-family-in-as-voted-by-expats-a7855541.html, then I look forward to your application.

 If you would like an informal discussion prior to applying about the role, school and Uganda, our Principal will be more than happy to do so, please contact: primarysecretary@risu.sc.ug alternatively please visit the school website www.risu.sc.ug.

The Post:

We are seeking an experienced individual who is passionate and enthusiastic about physical education and its importance in the curriculum. Applicants should possess the necessary skills and attributes to lead and develop a team of dedicated teaching and support staff from EYFS to Key Stage 5. Experience of teaching up to A Level PE with the ability to teach some swimming would be an advantage. The successful applicant should be highly organised and have experience of coordinating an extensive enrichment programme. Rainbow is part of a competitive Internationals Schools Sports league in Kampala, and all applicants should be prepared to work after hours on occasions.

Experience:

• A track record of excellence as a PE teacher and subject lead (if already a head of department)
• Evidence of continuous assessment to gain the best possible outcomes for students
• Ability to teach and develop the theory aspect of physical education
• Experience of delivering staff training for subject improvement
• Ability to teach up to Advanced Level

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree / B.Ed. / PGCE
• Coaching qualifications in a variety of sports

The package:

• Happy and motivated students in a welcoming and friendly environment
• Competitive salary
• Free furnished accommodation
• Medical insurance
• Flights and baggage allowance at the beginning and end of contract
• Two year initial contract

Please apply with a detailed CV and application letter of no more than two sides typed. Please include the names and contact details of three referees (2 professional and 1 character), one must be your current Headteacher / Principal. All applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted to the following address before the closing date: applications@risu.sc.ug.

Closing date: Thursday, 15th February 2018.

Rainbow International School Uganda is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be asked for a valid ICPC/DBS check, or the equivalent police certificate of good conduct from the country of current employment.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer (EOE)

RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL UGANDA (RISU)
Kansanga (off Gaba Road),
Nanganda Lukuli,
Tyaba Zone
P. O. Box 7632, Kampala,
Uganda
Tel: +256(0)393 266 696/7; (0)312 266 696/7
Cell: +256 (0)758 032 501
Email: info@risu.sc.ug
Website: www.risu.sc.ug