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Graduate Sports Assistant

Graduate Sports Assistant

Edge Grove

Hertfordshire

Salary:
£13,500.00
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
1st September 2019
Apply by:
6 June 2019

Job overview

The role is designed to provide sports graduates, who may be considering education as a career, practical experience of working in a day/boarding school. There are enormous pastoral opportunities giving a genuine insight into caring for the welfare of pupils.

In the Games Department, the role is to support manage and promote the provision and coaching of Games, Sports and PE as well as afternoon activities. To encourage all pupils to engage in these areas conducive to their health and wellbeing in order for pupils to fully participate in active school life.

Within the Boarding team, you will be an integral part of the staff team providing a safe, fun, and quality boarding experience in the afternoons and evenings.

Flexibility, initiative, good health and a sense of humour are essential requirements!

The post is offered on a 11 month fixed term, renewable up to a further 13 months, full-time basis (term time only). This role has single accommodation within the male area of the Boarding House.. Accommodation is available during term and holiday periods.

At Edge Grove we are looking for drive, imagination and the ability to motivate pupils in order to bring out the best in them. The person appointed will work well in a team and show initiative when working with colleagues and pupils.

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About Edge Grove

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  • Edge Grove
  • Edge Grove, Aldenham Village, Watford
  • Hertfordshire
  • WD25 8NL
  • United Kingdom
+44 1923 855724

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Founded in 1935, we are a vibrant and successful (IAPS) Day Prep School for boys and girls aged between 3 and 13, characterised by a genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence. There are currently around 430 pupils at the School and approximately 150 staff.

We are fortunate to be situated within 45 acres of parkland, only 15 miles from central London and conveniently located close to the M1 and M25 motorways. Our wonderful setting and facilities ensure our children are exposed to a wide range of experiences and develop confidence in a challenging, fun and inspirational environment.

At Edge Grove we offer a holistic education by encouraging the development of the whole individual, seeking to find and foster talent whether in the classroom, the art room, in music, on the stage or on the sports field. We firmly believe that all children can and will excel at something.

We encompass the traditional values of good manners and self-discipline coupled with a modern and progressive approach. We offer an education that instils self-assurance and a passion for learning that stays with children for the rest of their lives. Our first class teaching resources, strong academic approach and accessible and enjoyable teaching methods allow pupils to progress individually and reach their true potential in all spheres of school life.

At Edge Grove we are proud of our academic performance and children are prepared for a wide range of senior schools across the country, carefully chosen to suit their academic and extra-curricular strengths. Edge Grove pupils characteristically approach the next stage of the educational journey with confidence and distinction.

Working at Edge Grove offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and welcoming community, committed to academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care for its pupils. The Governors consider the development of excellence in the education offered to the pupils to be the underlying purpose of activities undertaken by all staff.


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