Graduate Assistant (Sport)
Bloxham School
Oxfordshire
- £18,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Additional payment for residential boarding
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2021
Job overview
The Graduate Assistant (Sports) will play a significant role in the coaching of sport in the School, and will assist with the management of School teams and the House sport programme under the direction and guidance of the Director of Sport and the coaches they are assigned to. Our preference is for candidates who can offer experience of ideally at least two of the following: hockey, netball, tennis.
The successful candidate must ensure that all teaching, coaching, administrative and pastoral tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard, enabling the continued success, enjoyment and enthusiasm for sport at Bloxham. This role includes general pastoral and supervision tasks at different points in the school day as required. It also includes leading boarding activities at least once a week from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.
A readiness to contribute to girls' residential boarding is also an advantage.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Work effectively as a member of the Sports Department to improve the quality of teaching, coaching and learning.
- Assist with coaching of at least two of the following sports: Tennis, Netball, Hockey
- Assist the Strength and Conditioning Team in the school’s gym programme for all pupils for a wide variety of sports and fitness goals.
- Assist with practical aspects of PE teaching in the school curriculum.
- To offer cover for classes when the timetable allows.
- Create links with local primary schools and run weekly coaching sessions throughout each term.
- To assist with School Taster Days and our annual tournaments.
- Assist with organisation of inter-house school competitions.
- Be responsible for managing the sports social media and results website SOCS.
- Assist with the school’s hosting of opposition pupils, staff and parents on match days.
- Assist with extra-curricular activities in the Lower School (ages 11 to 13).
- Undertake any reasonable tasks as directed by the Director of Sport.
- Act as a role-model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.
- Attend whole school and departmental INSET training
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
- Sports playing experience to a high level at University, or representative level outside University.
- A thorough, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of sports teaching, coaching and playing.
- Coaching experience within a younger age group setting.
Desirable Criteria
- National governing body coaching qualifications or equivalent.
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About Bloxham School
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Bloxham School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, situated in the beautiful conservation village of Bloxham, Oxfordshire. Bloxham School is only three miles from the M40 London – Birmingham motorway and yet has all the appeal of the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswold village. We are proud to boast state-of-the-art facilities for academic work, sport, technology, and the arts on a single-site campus steeped in a rich history. With around 530 students, Bloxham is small enough to ensure that each student receives individual attention, yet large enough to offer every opportunity a school twice its size could deliver.
The school has a good mix of boarders, day-boarders and day pupils and regardless of their boarding status, all students enjoy the same high standard of all-round education, excellent pastoral care and access to facilities.
The school offers a supportive, caring, and friendly environment that allows pupils to develop character and sense of self-worth. The individual matters at Bloxham School and the expectation is that every child will flourish. We believe this is a special place in which young people can grow, explore, learn, and reach their full potential.
The academic component of a Bloxham education is tailored at each stage to help every student develop a love of learning whilst reaching their full potential. Bloxham’s broader curriculum offers over 100 options, ranging from mainstream sports to minor ones, and from music, drama and art, to astronomy and cooking. We inspire new passions amongst our pupils, allowing them to both experience breadth and develop expertise.
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