Head of Boy's Sport
Twickenham Preparatory School
Hampton, Middlesex
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Twickenham Prep salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2019
Job overview
The School
Twickenham Preparatory School (TPS) is an independent, coeducational, day school for children aged 4 - 13, situated in South West London. TPS has a reputation for being nurturing and pastorally strong with high academic standards and a broad curriculum.
The Department
Sport is a vital part of the curriculum at TPS. The vision of the sports department is that we believe that each pupil should be given an opportunity to shine within sport and enjoy themselves, regardless of their ability. Each pupil will represent the School at sport and while it is competitive, it is also important for pupils to experience enjoyment and pleasure through participation.
The department consists of specialist coaches and highly qualified teachers who deliver the sports programme. The team work together to continually develop TPS sport, for the benefit of all our pupils.
Sports Facilities
Our on-site facilities include a full size astro 5 a-side football pitch/netball court. We also have a large well equipped sports hall for Basketball, Table Tennis and Gymnastics. Our home ground for rugby, football and cricket is located a few minutes drive away, at Kempton Cricket Club. The club provides the School with excellent facilities and high quality playing surfaces for training sessions and fixtures. Sitting within 10 acres of dedicated playing fields the School has access to three full size football/rugby pitches, several cricket squares and cricket nets. In addition the School holds cross country events and sports days at the club.
Curriculum
Our PE and Games curriculum encompasses a variety of sports which enables pupils to experience and apply their skills to different sports.
In Pre-Prep our focus is on introducing, exploring and building skills using a wide variety of equipment and activities.
From Year 3 to Year 6, pupils learn short tennis, badminton, handball, volleyball, pop-lacrosse, gymnastics, hockey and basketball in their PE lessons.
Our boys in Year 3 to Year 8, enjoy participating in Football, Rugby and Cricket during their Games lessons.
Our Year 7 and Year 8 boys are also given the opportunity to play tennis and squash at local high quality facilities with international players and coaches.
Pupils swim from Year 1 to Year 5 using external facilities and outside coaches provide specialist coaching.
Throughout every lesson there is an emphasis of the importance of fitness and health, which we believe are essential for pupils well-being, during school and beyond.
Throughout the school year, we regularly compete against other schools in fixtures and tournaments. In addition our pupils enjoy competing in local and national tournaments in a wide variety of sports.
Our sports programme is also complemented by a quality co-curricular after school club programme.
The Position
This is a full time role with a start date of 1st September 2019.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and highly motivated sports teacher to lead Boys’ Sport throughout the School and work in conjunction with the Head of Girls’ Sport in managing PE. You will be experienced and passionate about coaching teams in rugby, football, cricket, athletics and PE. Leading a team of dedicated staff you will be responsible for developing an exciting sports curriculum including organising fixtures, football tournaments, swimming galas and sports days. You will be working closely with the Head of Girls’ Sport in arranging and overseeing the sporting programme in the School.
The successful candidate will be a passionate and experienced Sports specialist with high standards, who relishes the opportunity to lead the department in developing competitive sporting opportunities and promoting ‘sport for all’ across the School.
In addition to the sports’ timetable, candidates will be required to teach an additional curriculum subject. Candidates should state their curriculum strengths to support their application.
If you are passionate about sport, committed to high standards and excited by the opportunity to inspire and develop our pupils’ love of sport, we would like to hear from you.
Application Process
Apply directly below or visit our website.
http://twickenhamprep.co.uk/vacancies/
Application deadline: 24th April 2019 (9am)
Interviews to be held: w/c 29th April 2019
Contact Details
If you have any questions you may contact:
- Email: hradmin@twickenhamprep.co.uk
- Phone: 020 8783 3556
The School reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
The 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 (DBS).
Attached documents
About Twickenham Preparatory School
- Twickenham Preparatory School
- Beveree, 43 High Street, Hampton
- Middlesex
- TW12 2SA
- United Kingdom
The School
Twickenham Preparatory School (TPS) is an independent, coeducational, day school for children aged 4 - 13, situated in South West London.
TPS has a reputation for being nurturing and pastorally strong with high academic standards and a broad curriculum. The School was established by a minister in the Church of England in 1969 on Twickenham Green and moved to its present site in Hampton in 1991.
There are currently c.270 pupils at the School with two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6 and single classes in Year 7 & 8. Our girls leave at age 11, mainly to independent day schools in the local area, with our boys continuing their education until age 13, accessing a range of independent senior schools.
The School has excellent facilities including a modern, bright and colourful Pre-Prep, landscaped play areas, well-resourced subject rooms and a modern Music block with dedicated facilities.
Following a major renovation of additional premises adjacent to the School, 'The Hub@51' was opened in 2020. The new Art & DT department has a spacious teaching area and DT specialist equipment. The Hub@51 is a statement of the School's commitment to provide outstanding modern provision for the children and features a digital media suite, including broadcasting cameras an editing station and a radio station. Plans include opportunities for children to record and broadcast podcasts and short films.
Sport plays an integral part of life at TPS, and is further enhanced by access to excellent local sports facilities. Pupils enjoy regular fixtures in rugby, football, cricket, netball, hockey and rounders, and teams compete in local and national tournaments.
TPS are proud of their pupils’ success nationally in chess and Think Tank, an innovative thinking programme. The School has been IAPS National Chess Champions in the U11 and U13 categories on several occasions over recent years.
Staff are experienced, caring, enthusiastic and committed and visitors to the School often comment on the positive and friendly atmosphere that is evident throughout the School. Pupils are proud of their School and imbibe our School motto of being Calm, Courteous, Considerate and Courageous and to honour our golden rule to “treat others as you would like them to treat you.”
Staff Benefits
The School offers an attractive range of benefits as detailed below.
- Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching staff and membership of IAPS Group Personal Pension for non-teaching staff
- Life Assurance cover
- Income Protection cover
- Personal Accident Insurance
- School Fee Remission Scheme
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch
- Complimentary drinks and snacks
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Health Care Plan
- Employee Counselling and Advice Line
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Location
The School is located in Hampton village on the north bank of the River Thames and close to Bushy Park. There are long strips of public riverside in Hampton and the Hampton Heated Open Air Pool is one of the few such swimming pools in Greater London. The area is steeped in local history including Hampton Court Palace, Garrick's House and the Temple to Shakespeare. Hampton Ferry provides access across the Thames to the main park of Molesey and the Thames Path National Trail.
Hampton’s neighbours include the equally highly desirable areas of Richmond Upon Thames, Teddington, Twickenham and East Molesey.
Transport
The School is a short five minute walk from Hampton station, which offers a regular train service directly into London Waterloo. Buses from Kingston, Twickenham and Richmond stop close to the School and there is easy access to a number of major routes including the M3 and M25 which are a short distance away.
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