Graduate Sports Assistant (Residential Post)
Downside School
Stratton-On-The-Fosse
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- The post is accommodated, plus a pro-rated salary of c£10,300 for a 10 month contract
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2018
Job overview
From September 2018, Downside School has exciting opportunities for Graduate Sports Assistants. You will have the opportunity to be fully involved in all aspects of School life; academic, pastoral and the wider curriculum and will be fully supportive of Downside’s Catholic character.
Our Graduate Sports Assistants work closely with the Director of Sport and Director of the Wider Curriculum, supporting the delivery of an extensive weekly sports and wider-curricular programme.
Downside is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, and one of England’s oldest and most distinguished Catholic schools. The school is situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, twelve miles south of the city of Bath. This is an exciting prospect for someone who is a graduate with an interest in entering the teaching profession or who is looking for professional experience before following a career outside education.
We are looking for people who:
• Have experience in coaching any one or more of these sports: Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, Athletics/Cross Country or Swimming.
• Have a University degree.
• Are passionate about working with children in an educational setting.
• Have an ability to contribute significantly to the school’s wider-curricular programme.
• Are committed to their own professional development.
• Embrace our Catholic, Benedictine ethos.
We can offer:
• Motivated, hard-working pupils.
• The post is accommodated, plus a pro-rated salary of c£10,300 for a 10 month contract
• A supportive, skilled and innovative staff team.
• Plenty of opportunities for CPD, and pastoral and wider-curricular involvement.
You will work 6 days per week including the weekend during the academic terms.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20th February, 10am Interviews will be held in March 2018
To apply, please complete the application form through TES.
Please contact us if you require further information after reading the application pack/job description.
Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer. By car, we are within 40 minutes of Bristol, 30 minutes of Bath and 15 minutes of Wells. Registered Charity Number: 1158507
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About Downside School
- Downside School
- Stratton On The Fosse, Radstock, Bath
- Somerset
- BA3 4RJ
- United Kingdom
Awarded 'outstanding' across all categories by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.
Downside School is explicitly a Catholic Benedictine boarding school which puts Christ at the centre of every aspect of school life. Students have a profound understanding of their distinctive Catholic identity and are authentic witnesses to their faith. They are encouraged to show respect for themselves and for others and feel highly valued for who they are and what they achieve’. Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI), 2024
‘Teachers display high levels of subject knowledge and a detailed knowledge of pupils and their needs. They encourage pupils to show mutual respect, express a range of views and listen respectfully to diverse perspectives. This enables them to promote a constructive learning environment characterised by high expectations, good behaviour and positive relationships’. Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), 2026
‘Leaders prioritise pupils’ wellbeing in their decision-making. They consistently promote the school’s values, which place clear emphasis on teaching and learning, humility, personal discipline, reverence, active listening and service to others. Leaders model these values in their daily interactions with pupils and staff, so that pupils understand them clearly and apply them in their relationships with others’. Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), 2026
At Downside, we are committed to working in partnership with families and to providing an environment which nurtures young people of integrity who can think for themselves, stand up for their beliefs, and act to make a positive difference in the world.
Based just 25 minutes from the famous World Heritage City of Bath, we are a forward-thinking independent school and one of England's oldest and most distinguished Catholic schools. Our vision is to be a bright light in the world of education, illuminating the lives of young people and inspiring service in the world through experience of Benedictine culture. It enables pupils and staff to develop their own identity through experience of a community with Christ as its centre.
The School is set in the beautiful English countryside with extensive facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a Mac Suite dedicated to music, a Health Centre, and a Performing Arts Centre housing a purpose-built Theatre and Recording Studio.
We strive for excellence in everything we do, both academically and beyond the classroom. With over 70 co-curricular activities and abundant opportunities for service and leadership, students are encouraged to challenge themselves and fulfil their potential.
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