Head of Boys' Games and Sport Teacher
King's College School
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive + benefits. Based on qualifications and experience; National Teacher Pay Scales.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2021
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2021
Job overview
The Head of Boys’ Games will work closely with the Director of Sport to deliver an exciting programme of sport for all children at King’s from Reception to Year 8. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a strategic development programme for boys’ sport at the School.
King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge. Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, it offers a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities.
King’s is a vibrant and exciting place to teach. Outside the classroom there are many activities and teaching staff are involved in all aspects of School life.
The Role
Key responsibilities
- To work in full support of the Director of Sport to successfully lead the Boys’ Games Department and to deliver the programme within the curriculum and Schemes of Work.
- To contribute to a strategic plan for the future of boys’ games at King’s and to work with the Director of Sport on the strategic development of sport at the School.
- To effectively coordinate the day-to-day running of boys’ sport.
- To ensure an extensive and well-balanced fixture schedule for boys’ sport, ensuring that fixtures are planned correctly within School guidelines and in adherence to School policies.
- To initiate small sporting tours for Years 7 and 8.
- To work closely with the Director of Sport and Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning) towards the development of potential sports scholarship candidates.
- To promote sport and encourage participation across the board, regardless of ability.
- To work as part of the Sports’ Team in the hosting of tournaments and in the delivery of School Sports’ Days.
- To ensure key information (such as team sheets and fixture information) is available to parents and staff in good time.
- To undertake other duties appropriate to the general purpose of the position that may be reasonably assigned by the Head or Director of Sport to make a full and active contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school.
- To keep up to date with current coaching practices and innovations in teaching methods in all sport, as appropriate,
- To undertake appropriate training to keep up to date with current practices pertinent to this role.
- To display an example of excellence as a dynamic teaching practitioner and to inspire and motivate other staff.
- To attend tournaments and sports tours after school hours and very occasionally at weekends, throughout the year.
- To seek opportunities for engagement with other schools and competitions.
- To raise the profile of King’s, both on and off the pitch.
Person specification
The person appointed will have the necessary experience and qualifications. A particular interest in teaching rugby is desirable; strength in hockey would also be beneficial. Good oral and written standards will be expected as well as efficient administrative skills.
A sense of humour, the ability to remain calm in challenging situations and excellent interpersonal skills are all essential. The ability to work as part of a team is crucial.
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
- Proven ability to teach rugby/hockey/cricket to boys of all ages
- A breadth of experience of classroom teaching with the ability to deliver excellent lessons
- Approachable, committed, enthusiastic, motivated, calm, well-organised
- Knowledge of a variety of effective teaching and learning techniques
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills in planning and delivery of a bespoke and very creative curriculum
- A high level of ICT competence
- Open and responsive to new ideas
- Willing to work as part of a team
- Willing to play an active part in the School community
- An understanding of, and acceptance and commitment to, the principles underlying equal opportunities
Desirable
- Strength in rugby would be an advantage.
- Experience of working in a Prep School environment
- Umpiring and coaching qualifications
- Playing experience in competitive sport
- To offer additional teaching subjects
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary according to skills and experience and based on Teacher pay scales. The following benefits also apply:
- Lunch provided when on duty during term time
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Teachers’ pension scheme
- Staff health scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- University discount card
- Use of bookable School sports’ facilities
Further details may be found in the Job Description.
Applications
Candidates should complete the application form and send it to the School, together with a handwritten letter of application.
The application form is available via the Apply Now button on this page, or via our website:
Interviews will be held as soon as government restrictions allow after term resumes following Half Term (Monday 22nd February 2021).
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 8th February 2021
Attached documents
About King's College School
Based on an historic foundation of musical excellence, King’s College School is a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. We are a caring family-based community in which all children are respected and valued. We prepare them, as individuals, to be confident in a future with exceptional possibilities.
Located near the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge, King’s College School is a leading independent Prep School. Originally established in 1441 to educate the 16 boy choristers of King’s College Choir, the School now caters for around 400 boys and girls aged 4 – 13 following the traditional Preparatory model; we have around 40 boys and girls who board, including our choristers. King’s pupils continue their education at leading independent and state senior schools, often with scholarships.
Head
Mrs Yvette Day
Working at King's
King’s College School is a vibrant and dynamic school in which to work and one where everyone’s contribution is valued. Teachers join us from a diverse range of backgrounds including academia, industry and the arts, with each bringing a unique perspective and insight to their role.
King’s is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and we are an Equal Opportunities employer.
All our recruitment procedures place a strong emphasis on Pupil Safeguarding in line with our responsibility for our pupils’ welfare.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we place their well-being and development at the centre of what we do. A variety of staff join us at different points in their career, including those completing PGCE and Masters degrees, to those pursuing further professional qualifications.
Whether you would like to join our teaching staff, pastoral/nursing team, boarding staff, admin team, catering department or facilities team, you can be sure that it will be an exciting and rewarding journey.
ISI report
"King’s College School is very successful in meeting its aims of offering pupils a broad, balanced and well-rounded education, and building a firm foundation providing the skills with which pupils can go forward to their senior schools.”
“The achievement of pupils of all abilities is excellent. They attain good standards which are well above national expectations and make good progress through school.”
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