Graduate Sports Assistant
Wetherby Senior School
London - Marylebone
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary Commence with Experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 8 June 2022
Job overview
FROM SEPTEMBER 2022
Wetherby Senior School is looking to appoint one graduate sports assistant who can contribute to the School’s sport and co-curricular programmes. Our sports programme gives boys the opportunity to compete at a high level in a range of sports but also understands the importance of sport in the development of all young men. We are looking for team players with a love of sport who are able to engage and motivate the pupils and are committed to developing a love of sport and an understanding of the importance of physical fitness in all the boys at the School.
We welcome all Sports degree subjects and the successful candidates will support with the administration of the PE & Games Department as well as covering lessons and other activities when not on the sports field. Where appropriate, experience of working with the pupils in the classroom can be offered and experiences gained in other areas of the School. Professional development opportunities will also be available.
At the end of the post, we would expect the Graduate Sports Assistant to continue their careers in other schools. However, should a position become available at the school we would be happy to consider an application.
The School
Wetherby Senior is an independent day school in the heart of London where a passionate and dedicated approach towards education is taken by pupils and teachers alike. It is a school renowned for its excellent pastoral care, exciting approach towards teaching, and a strong sense of community within the staff body. The school prospectus is also attached should you require further information.
The Physical Education Department
There are currently four full-time members of the PE/Games department, supported by two graduate sports assistants, external coaches and other members of the teaching body to allow a broad programme of physical activity. Sport is an important part of the boys’ development and wellbeing and is a compulsory activity for all boys at Wetherby Senior School. It is a wonderful activity for developing character, building friendships and staying healthy both physically and mentally. The lessons learned and relationships forged through sport will hold our boys in good stead to make meaningful contributions to society.
The departments’ cultural framework outlines the character traits we are looking to develop and instil in boys at Wetherby Senior School. These are transferable to all aspects of their school life including co-curricular, pastoral, and academic as well as to life after School.
All boys from Year 7-10 will undertake one Games session and one core Physical Education lesson per week. From Year 11-13, each pupil will participate in two Games sessions per week, as well as fixtures and extra-curricular training sessions. Our major Winter sports are Football and Rugby, with Cricket, Tennis and Athletics in the Summer term. In Physical Education, a range of subjects are covered across Key Stages 3 and 4. These include; Youth Athletic Development, Yoga & Well-Being, Invasion Games, Athletics, Striking and Fielding, Boxercise, Swimming, Table Tennis and Spin. We take a multi model approach to our PE and Games curriculum, that is context driven in PE and focusses on Health & Well-Being, Athlete Development and Leadership Skills.
The Alpha Plus Group offers an attractive remuneration package.
Please submit applications through the Alpha Plus Portal.
Applications should reach the school no later than Wednesday 8th June at 9am. Please note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. The vacancy may be closed earlier than the specified deadline, if the right candidates are found. If you have applied for then you are welcome to apply again.
Wetherby Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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.
Attached documents
About Wetherby Senior School
Wetherby Senior School is a thriving independent day school for boys aged 11-18 situated in the heart of London. Since opening in 2015 the School has grown and in September 2018 we welcomed our first cohort of Sixth Form pupils following very successful GCSE results. The School combines a rigorous academic education with an emphasis on developing the whole boy by giving him a broad educational experience and strong pastoral care.
We are an academically selective school and the main points of entry are 11+, 13+ and 16+. The School is divided into the Lower School (Years 6 to 9), Middle School (Years 10 to 11) and the Sixth Form with Heads of Section taking responsibility for each age group.
Wetherby Senior is a welcoming and dynamic place to work with a strong sense of community. The school invests in its staff with a programme of continual personal development. We seek to employ highly professional teachers with the ability and commitment to enhance the life of this School and to work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the School community to further develop the School. Our emphasis on educating the whole boy means that all members of staff, in due course, will be expected to contribute to the pastoral care of a group of students as a Form Tutor as well as contributing to the School’s co-curricular activities.
Headmaster
Joe Silvester
Our Vision
Our vision at Wetherby Senior is to provide an outstanding, progressive all-round education, supporting our pupils to achieve academically and to develop as people, fully preparing them to meet the challenges of being a young man in the twenty-first century.
Academic excellence is central to Wetherby Senior, complemented by our aim to nurture a genuine enjoyment of learning and intellectual curiosity. Our curriculum is underpinned by a learning philosophy centred on the belief that a person’s talents, ability and performance can be improved. There are currently 410 boys and individual attention is fostered through small class sizes and dedicated teaching staff.
Location
The School occupies two campuses – One on Marylebone Lane and the second on Manchester Street. Our location in the heart of London enables us to access everything the city has to offer in terms of the arts, culture, business, science and technology. We also enjoy the use of excellent sports grounds at Ealing Trailfinders.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have prioritised establishing the best possible climate for learning, the highest quality of teaching, arrangements for ensuring pupils’ welfare, health and safety, and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils.”
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