JOB DESCRIPTION

Bloxham School is looking to appoint a Hockey Professional. The individual will be responsible for preparing and delivering hockey sessions.

Main Responsibilities

• To work effectively as a member of the Hockey department to improve the quality of teaching, coaching and learning.

• To prepare and deliver team training sessions for students aged 11-18.

• To prepare and deliver 1-2-1 skill development opportunities for selected students.

• To assist with the organisation of the programme and prepare students for external fixtures and

accompany teams at fixtures when appropriate.

• To assist with the co-ordination and delivery of the outreach sports programme with local primary

and feeder schools. To share in the work of the Department by coaching a second sport.

• To act as a role-model to students through personal performance and professional conduct.

• To contribute to the life of a busy boarding school giving support to pastoral/academic/broader

curriculum needs, as suits the aptitudes of the successful candidate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

·    Coaching qualifications (level 2 minimum) or equivalent

·    Coaching experience of Hockey at junior age group level

Desirable Criteria:

·    Sports playing experience to a high level at university, or representative level.

·    A thorough, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of sports teaching, coaching, officiating and playing.

·    Full UK driving licence

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KEY INFORMATION

Start Date: September 2024

Accountable to: Head of Hockey and Director of Sport

Working Hours: Variable weekly demands to equate to 40 hours a week in term time. This will involve some morning and evening sessions and Saturdays.

Salary: Based on Experience

Closing date: 17th May 2024

  BENEFITS

·    Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension scheme

·    Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours

·    Free parking on site

·    Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts

·    Cycle2Work Scheme

·    Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor available

·    Opportunities for continuous professional development

SAFEGUARDING

The 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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.