Head of Sport

Dolphin School is a co-educational, independent, preparatory day school and nursery for children between the ages of 3 and 13.

We offer children the freedom to learn through the guiding principles of discovery and challenge, and our unique curriculum. This hands-on approach to education, together with our extensive day and residential trip programme brings classroom studies to life and encourages academic excellence and self-confidence.

Dolphin School is situated in the rural Berkshire village of Hurst, just off the A4 between Reading and Maidenhead.

Dolphin School is seeking to appoint a Head of Sport from September 2023. We took the positive step of making our three main team sports – football, hockey and cricket – fully co-ed in September 2021, which has been a huge success. We also participate in tag rugby, netball, cross country and athletics fixtures, with a wide range House competitions throughout the year. Our aim is to continue to develop and enhance our sports programme, competing in fixtures, and improving in all areas. We are looking for an applicant who is positive, enthusiastic and motivated to develop and enhance our sports provision throughout the school.

Details of the role:

• To pro-actively lead and direct the teaching and learning of PE and Games at Dolphin.
• To inspire and motivate pupils in and outside of the classroom to enable potential to be reached.
• To co-ordinate and teach PE and Games to pupils from Nursery to Year 8.
• To co-ordinate the weekly fixtures in your sports for all pupils in Years 3–8.
• To organise catering, transport and facilities for fixtures and lessons.
• To monitor and observe teaching within the department.
• To ensure best possible practice within the department and evaluate its effectiveness.
• To be responsible for the behaviour and discipline of children during PE and Games lessons in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• To manage the departmental budget, covering the ordering and restocking of games equipment, stationery and all consumables.
• To be responsible for ensuring that all PE equipment is maintained and in good order and be responsible for ordering new equipment.
• To support in the maintenance of the departmental area on the website.
• To liaise with other departments and maximise any opportunities for cross-curricular links.
• To attend Parents’ evenings where necessary and write reports.
• To develop subject schemes of work and curriculum overviews for your department.
•  To take an active role in managing and delivering after school clubs and activities.

Please visit our website to learn more about our school www.dolphinschool.com

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Headmaster

 Hours of work: 7:45am until 4:45pm

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience

Closing date: 31 March 2023

Required for September 2023

Location

Dolphin School, Waltham Road, Hurst.

Safer Recruitment

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. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Safeguarding

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. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

We are responsible for ensuring the welfare, health and well-being of all children and young people. We create a vigilant organizational culture which monitors and prioritizes the safeguarding of children and young people above all considerations.

How to apply

Information on Dolphin School can be found on our website (Welcome to The Dolphin School) or our social media pages.

This is a full-time position with a start date in September 2023 

The closing date is 31 March 2023, although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Please submit your application to headspa@dolphinschool.com making sure you complete the application form in full, including 2 professional referees (one of which must be your current employer). In addition, we ask you to write a letter of application giving details of why you feel you are suited to the role.

We thank all applicants for their expressed interest.