Director of Sport

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and talented Director of Sport.  An enthusiastic, well-qualified, ambitious and dedicated teacher is sought to lead all aspects of PE and games both within and beyond the curriculum.  Our sports centre reflects our determination and dedication to make our sporting provision the best it can be. St. Paul’s has an excellent reputation in school sport and the expectation is that the Director of Sport will continue in this tradition, seeking always to find ways to improve and develop new opportunities.   All teaching must be done in English.

Start is expected to be in January 2022.

Responsibilities  

• To take responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in PE and games within and beyond the curriculum. 
• To lead, manage, organise and oversee the development and smooth running of the department. 
• To develop and implement an overall strategy for sport in this 3-18 school. 
• To support the Head in the implementation of all aspects of agreed school policy in order to maintain the ethos and aims of St. Paul’s School. 
• To assist in the implementation of the school development plan.

Accountability 

• To report regularly to the Head about developments in PE and to your Line Manager, the Assistant Head (Enrichment). 
• To oversee the work of all members of your department. 
• Main areas of responsibility 
• In addition to the general and specific areas of responsibility of a subject teacher, the Director of Sport is expected to assume the following responsibilities. 
• To lead, oversee and encourage participation and engagement with sport for all in the school (pupils and staff, where appropriate), at an appropriate level in a variety of contexts. 
• To prepare and oversee the co-curricular activities i.e. squads, team practices, individual coaching and training sessions in main and other sports. 
• To oversee a programme of fixtures and activities to encourage the widest range of participation in sport, to utilise the facilities and staff to best advantage and to engage pupils in sport at the highest level, where possible. 
• To oversee tours, trips and activities beyond the curriculum to further enrich the provision of sport throughout the school. 
• To develop and encourage participation in sport competitions at all levels (within and outside of school). 
• To oversee the work of specialist coaches who provide sporting services to the school on an ad hoc and on-going basis. 
• To work with the Assistant Head (Enrichment) to develop community links. 
• Within the curriculum, to promote and develop high standards of teaching and learning in the department and to monitor teaching and learning strategies including stretching the most able and supporting those who find physical activity challenging. 
• To prepare a departmental handbook, entries for curriculum handbooks and department reports according to an agreed format. 
• To oversee the implementation of schemes of work as appropriate in meeting the full range of pupil needs. 
• To ensure that the department implements the reporting and assessment policy of the school. 
• To arrange staff professional development and ensure that continual professional learning is cascaded in the department, recorded and implemented in teaching strategies as appropriate. 
• To support staff in their own professional development. 
• To control and be responsible for departmental budgeting where relevant within the general limits discussed with the Head, and to order and organise resource material taking responsibility for the recording, storage and safe handling of equipment and materials in consultation where appropriate with the Bursar. 
• To champion and lead on the importance of health and safety and its management in the department and its activities. 
• To lead and manage; motivate, guide, encourage and support other members of the department – particularly new members of staff. 
• To organise and lead departmental meetings, to provide occasion for consultation and discussion of matters relating to the department and its policies. Minutes of the meetings should be kept and circulated. 
• To assist the Head in the appointment of staff. 
• To liaise with the Prep and Pre-Prep leadership to ensure curriculum continuity and progression in physical literacy. 
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as the Head may reasonably direct from time to time.

Benefits

For expatriate staff the package is a two-year (renewable) contract that includes: housing allowance; furnishing allowance; grocery allowance; return flights (at the start and end of each contract); luggage allowances (outbound and return); visa expenses covered; opt-in private pension scheme; high-interest savings scheme, healthcare and dental plan, on-site lunches included and a UK-sterling salary allowance.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks, an overseas check if appropriate and a pre-placement medical assessment. Proof of entitlement to work in Brazil is also required where necessary.

COVID-19 – Safety measures at St. Paul’s School

The safety of our staff and pupils is a priority at St. Paul’s. We have partnered with a dedicated medical establishment and local public health teams to develop safety measures in school in order to manage potential outbreaks of COVID-19 and help to protect staff and pupils from exposure to infection, keeping the community as safe as possible.

These measures include, but are not limited to: COVID testing available for staff and pupils as required; social distancing procedures in all areas of our facilities; multiple hand sanitizer stations distributed throughout the whole school; routine temperature checks; the use of face masks as mandatory and strict entrance and exit procedures on-site.

In addition, protocols are in place to ensure rapid responses resulting in isolation and medical attention and advice where appropriate, from our medical team for all members of the school community.