Gap PE Assistant (Hockey)

King Edward’s School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the role of Gap PE Assistant (Hockey) to join a strong, very supportive and friendly department in an exceptional school from 1st September 2022.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a hockey coach and assist the PE team.  The role will suit anyone looking for a future in teaching or coaching, or for someone who is passionate about working with young people in sport.

The role requires the successful candidate to be available for a full-time role, including supporting extra-curricular activities in early evenings (until 6pm) and on Saturdays throughout term time.  We are looking for someone who can lead the coaching of a hockey team and support the teaching of PE lessons.  The ability to support the sport programme with another area of expertise, such as Strength and Conditioning or Video Analysis, would be advantageous but not essential.

Grade: Grade 1 SCP 3S (£18,328 FTE)

Hours: 37 hours per week, including some lunchtimes/evenings/Saturdays (hours to be agreed with Director of Sport), term time only

Actual salary: £14,264 per annum

Benefits: Enrolment into Defined Contribution pension scheme, free on-site parking, use of on-site gym and swimming pool, free hot drinks and lunches during term time

The Sports Department

The PE and Sports Department has the use of eight rugby pitches, two sports halls and a brand new Strength & Conditioning Centre.  Additionally, three AstroTurf hockey pitches, four cricket pitches and nets, as well as a 25m swimming pool are on site.  The school maintains excellent links with Worcester Warriors, Warwickshire Cricket Club and other elite sporting institutions such as, ‘The Priory’ Tennis and Squash Centre.  

King Edward’s seeks to ensure all boys have a fully rounded education and as such, sport is placed at the centre of many boys' lives.  Physical Education is compulsory in all years up to and including Year 12, and all boys will take part in at least one 2-hour games session per week.  For those that want to, there is the option of specialising in one sport for as many as five sessions per week, while others may wish to choose from a range of over 40 extra-curricular activities.  

Sport is delivered annually throughout each week and on Saturdays with late finishes some weekdays and some full days on Saturday, although there is some scope for flexibility if an individual has their own high level sporting commitments.     

The Gap PE Assistant (Hockey) will report to the Director of Sport.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage school hockey teams and lead practice sessions in the Autumn and Spring terms
• Assist with the running of one of the summer sports
• Assisting with the running of PE and Games lessons
• Distribute information about fixtures
• Prepare equipment and resources for lessons and extra-curricular activities
• Prepare class lists and registers for PE and Games groups
• Assist with the upkeep of display boards
• Supervise loan of kit
• Assist in leading extra-curricular activities
• Provide after school supervision of pupils when not required for hockey training or matches
• Any other reasonable tasks as deemed appropriate by the Director of Sport