Sports Assistant
Notting Hill Prep School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive, subject to experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2024
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Sports Assistant at our popular co-ed school in the heart of Notting Hill and be part of a highly committed and passionate team.
This post is suitable for a recent graduate thinking of entering the teaching profession or a sports coach looking to further their career.
The post requires an individual with the ability to support lessons, coach teams and help to inspire our pupils. You must be motivated, highly organised, approachable, with good interpersonal skills, particularly when communicating with parents. The successful candidate will have the ability to support at least two of the school’s main sports of football, rugby, netball, hockey, and cricket. The capability to coach swimming and have experience of working with a variety of ages would also be beneficial.
Notting Hill Prep is a “Thinking School”, a title which reflects its intelligent approach to education and its devotion to instilling in its children the values of resilience, creativity, and responsibility, which it holds dear. The school aims to teach children not merely to learn, but to learn how to learn. The ability to imbed ‘Thinking School’ practices in all lessons will be a requirement.
This role will involve contact with and responsibility for children and will amount to ‘regulated activity’.
The salary will be competitive and subject to experience. Free school lunches are provided.
If you are keen to join our team, please tick the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application form.
The closing date is 9am on Friday 10th May 2024. Early application is recommended as interviews will be organised on receipt of application. Short-listed candidates can expect to have an interview and to lead a small group practical activity.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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 DBS.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
NHP is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About Notting Hill Prep School
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Knollys
Notting Hill Preparatory School is a mixed, non-denominational independent primary school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, serving students from the age of 4-13. The primary school, situated in Notting Hill has approximately 435 students on record.
Notting Hill Preparatory School opened in 2003, set up through the collaboration of parents and teachers. The school opened new buildings in 2009 and 2018, with facilities including a computer suite and specialist art, music and science rooms.
Values and vision
Notting Hill Preparatory School’s vision is to welcome students into a close knit community where they can be inspired to learn in a modern teaching environment. The primary school installs the core values of kindness, courtesy and concern for others, wanting students to be happy and feel cared for during their time learning. It is important to the school that children feel respected and acknowledged as individuals, and encourages them to share their views and ideas in the classroom in order to challenge their thoughts and gain in confidence. Students are nurtured to become the best version of themselves while at the same time enjoying their childhood. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are available for children to get involved in and gain new skills, including music, sport and drama.
Independent School Inspectorate
“The personal qualities of pupils within the context of the school’s life are significant. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate exceptionally well when working together. They are given many opportunities for responsibilities and accept these with enthusiasm and pride.”
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