Head of Extra-Curricular
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £29, 380 - £48,419
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2019
Job overview
Position: Head of Extra-Curricular
Responsible to: Vice Principal Pastoral
Salary: £29,380 - £48,419
Principal Responsibilities
The Head of Extra-Curricular will oversee and manage and develop the extra-curricular provision of the College.
The post holder will be responsible for extra-curricular provision including overseeing the quality, variety and quantity of clubs, the continued development and organisation of sport across the college and the organisation of whole college events and activities. The Head of Extra-Curricular will also support staff with the planning and organisation of trips and visits.
The Head of Extra-curricular will also support the Housemasters in developing and promoting the House system.
The post holder will have a reduced teaching commitment
Specific responsibilities include:
• Ability to teach KS4 / KS5 subjects offered at Abbey College Cambridge
• To ensure all students take an active part in the extra-curricular life of the school
• To produce the extra-curricular booklet
• To actively promote extra-curricular events throughout the school and with the wider community in liaison with the college’s marketing manager
• To monitor student involvement in extra-curricular activities and to develop opportunities for student participation in a range of different types of activity
• To manage the programme of events and trips across the school
• To oversee the organisation and provision of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
• To act as the EVC deputy and ensure that all trips and visits are in line with College policy
• To plan, lead and develop sports’ provision across the college
• To advise and advise SLT on all aspects of Extra-Curricular
• To ensure events and activities are scheduled in the school calendar
• To regularly review and monitor the provision of co-curricular activities including the start-up of new activities and advertising of existing activities
• To monitor the quality and quantity of extra-curricular activities
• To oversee the recording of attendance at extra-curricular events
• To manage with HSMs the quality and quantity of House competitions
• To oversee the awards for extra-curricular events and sporting activities
• To manage key staff with responsibility for extra-curricular provision.
Whilst no specific experience is required for this role the post holder should have a strong track record of involvement in and support for a diverse range of extra-curricular and sporting activities. The post holder will be expected to work outside of ‘normal’ school hours
All teaching staff are expected to make a full contribution to the wider school life including extra-curricular activities and involvement in evening activities
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and, will be amended from time to time, in the light of the changing needs of the College.
Person Specification for Head of Extra-Curricular
Essential/Desirable
Qualified teacher status or equivalent - E
Track record of outstanding teaching KS4 / KS5 - E
Good interpersonal and communications skills - E
Proactive, positive and enthusiastic approach to all tasks - E
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Every Child Matters, Safeguarding, pastoral care and promotion of high standards of positive behaviour - E
An affective, flexible and enthusiastic leader always prepared to put students first - E
Enthusiasm for developing all aspects of the Extra-Curricular programme - E
An understanding of the skills need to lead in a climate of constant change - E
Ability to listen and effectively communicate with a variety of audiences; diplomatic, with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all - E
The ability to act quickly and sensitively under pressure, to keep calm in difficult situations, deal with stress and absorb pressure - E
The ability to manage own and others’ workloads appropriately, with the enthusiasm, stamina and passion to enthuse the motivate others; also to prioritise, evaluate and manage financial and human resources - E
Open and constructive, accepting of feedback and always willing to learn - E
Excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humour and a willingness to make him/herself approachable to all members of the school and the wider community; a ‘can do’ positive approach - E
Commitment to their own continued professional development and that of their team - D
Experience of leading and developing successful whole school initiatives - D
Ability to organise and run extra-curricular activities and events - D
Experience of working with international students - D
Application deadline is Tuesday 26th March 2019
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 1st April 2019
Attached documents
About Abbey College Cambridge
- Abbey College Cambridge
- Homerton Gardens, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EB
- United Kingdom
Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.
During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.
Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK’s top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.
We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.
We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme
- Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
- Discounted school fees
- Regular social events
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care
- Gym Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Child Protection
Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge
Checks and Training
• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.
• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.
• Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.
• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.
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