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Games Coach (part-time)

Games Coach (part-time)

Marlborough House School

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Salary will be according to the Marlborough House scale and commensurate with experience. Arranged in advance any extra hours worked for clubs and/or boarding will be paid in addition to the agreed annual salary for the Games Coach position.
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2023
Apply by:
21 October 2022

Job overview

About the role

We are seeking a graduate or experienced Games Coach with a warm, open and enthusiastic personality, and a proven ability to motivate and encourage pupils, to join the successful games department of our thriving School in January 2023.

The post holder will assist with games 4 afternoons a week. We are seeking a candidate with teaching or coaching experience in some of the following disciplines - netball, rugby, football, hockey, cricket and tennis. Hours of work will be as detailed in the Outline Terms and Conditions within the job description, but the ideal candidate would be willing to be flexible over hours worked where necessary. There may also be the added option to support our Boarding provision. 

The successful candidate will be involved in teaching children across the school and responsibilities will include writing progress reports and supervising changing rooms. The Games Coach will take full responsibility for leading and running teams, including compiling team lists, accompanying children to matches, and writing weekly match reports. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to lead and run at least one extra-curricular club for Pre-Prep and Prep school children.

All staff at Marlborough House School have an important role to play in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Please refer to the full job description person and specification for further details.

How to apply

Please complete the required application form which can be downloaded from the School website www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk/ and return, electronically (in MS Word format please) to recruitment@marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk or by post to the school in an envelope marked RECRUITMENT. 

Please note that only applications which are on the school application form can be accepted.

Closing date for applications: extended to 9am on Friday 21st October 2022 

It is expected that interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 31st October 2022, however, interviews for shortlisted candidates may take place prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

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About Marlborough House School

About us

Set in beautiful extensive grounds in the village of Hawkhurst in Kent, Marlborough House is a country Prep School for 2 ½ to 13 year old boys and girls with a distinctly family feel; small enough for everyone to be known and cared for whilst still being bold and ambitious for the future. We believe strongly in allowing the children to develop values and character alongside an exciting academic, creative and sporting Curriculum.

Marlborough House School was rated as 'Excellent' in all areas in our 2023 ISI Inspection Report; the highest rating a school can achieve. The Educational Quality Inspection is a rigorous three-day review, assessing both pupils’ achievements and pupils’ personal development.

  • Our Pupils’ Achievements were rated as ‘Excellent’
  • Our Pupils’ Personal Development was rated as ‘Excellent’


Our pupils move onto senior schools at either 11 or 13 – there is a proud track record of success to Cranbrook at 11 as well as a range of independent senior schools at 13.

Our staff are our greatest resource and we are committed to employing inspirational teachers who have passion, drive and vision with the overall aim of giving each child at Marlborough house confidence, determination and a willingness to try new things.

Our website www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk will give you a flavour of life at Marlborough House as well as some useful information.

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Applications closed