Hockey Umpire (self-employed)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving, co-educational independent day school on the outskirts of Bristol. We are looking for a Hockey Umpire (self-employed), to umpire both home and away matches.

This is offered as a temporary arrangement for Saturday fixtures, starting from September 2024 until the end of March 2025.

The successful candidate will have significant hockey experience with young people and will be an excellent communicator. NGB qualification preferred: Level 2 desirable, but Level 1 with experience possible.

In the first instance please send expressions of interest and a CV to Mr E Beavington, Assistant Head (Co-Curricular): ebeavington@collegiate.org.uk. Informal discussions to find out more and understand the requirements of the role are welcome.

Closing date for applications: 2nd June 2024

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date where we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. Collegiate School is proud of its diverse student body and dedicated to attracting and retaining staff who feel respected and able to give their best, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. We aim to truly represent all sections of society and applications are welcomed for all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding:

Collegiate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults, 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 safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

- To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or come into contact with;

- To be supportive of and committed to the School's policies on Child Protection;

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.