Head of Sports and Activities
ACS Hillingdon International School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st August 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 July 2021
Job overview
ACS International Schools is looking for a Head of Sports and Activities to join the team at ACS Hillingdon. This person appointed will be responsible for motivating students and staff alike to ensure maximum participation in the School’s sporting and extra-curricular activities programmes. This role will be responsible for overseeing the co-curricular sports and extra-curricular activities programmes, achieving an effective balance between broad and inclusive participation, with an appropriate degree of competitiveness, setting high expectations for student participation and effort.
Key Duties:
• Develop a strategy to ensure maximum participation of students in a broad and comprehensive range of representative sports and extra-curricular activities, in which all students are valued, stretched and challenged to pursue excellence
• Work closely with PE department in developing curriculum and coaching capacity to support representative sports
• Ensure that all stakeholder groups are kept informed about sports and extra-curricular activities
• Provide regular, detailed reports on sports and activities to the SLT
•Publicise the school’s sports and activities on relevant school platforms such as the School website, Hawk News site and school social media tools
• Ensure that student participation and success is celebrated through events such as awards evenings and “Hawks Night” spirit events
• Recruit, supervise and support the ongoing professional development of coaches and activity leaders
• Ensure staff and coaches working within the sports and activities programmes are up to date with relevant health and safety training and compliance checks
• Ensure that student participation and achievement in sports and activities are accurately documented.
• Coordinate the school's sports programme to align with the London Schools Sports Association (LSSA) and the International Schools Athletics Association (ISAA)
• Oversee all organisational tasks involved with hosting large scale tournaments for the LSSA and ISAA
• Coordinate mid-season trips for JV and Varsity teams in the Fall and Winter seasons
Key Skills and Experience:
• A degree in a relevant subject and teaching certification
• Successful experience in leading school sports programmes
• Commitment to excellence in education and a strong focus on maximising student learning and achievement
• A high degree of emotional intelligence, allied with outstanding interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach to team working
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Ability to contribute diverse perspectives to the leadership of the school
• A creative and innovative approach to programme design and delivery
• Thoughtful commitment to the role of technology in supporting school programmes
• Commitment to nurturing staff professional growth and supporting staff initiative.
• A growth mindset in commitment to own ongoing professional learning and willingness to develop new skills and approaches
This role will work Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm with some weekend and overnight travel being integral to the position. Hours will be flexible to support events and fixtures outside of school hours. This role will also teach one PE class.
Benefits: Private health insurance, matched pension, personal days, employee assistance programme.
ACS International Schools
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, we educate 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, from more than 100 countries. Our schools are non-sectarian and co-educational.
At ACS we offer everyone the chance to feel part of something big. As a group of leading international schools, our dedication to student success is matched only by our professional desire to attract, retain and develop staff of the highest standard.
We offer an attractive remuneration package, and the opportunity to work with leading international educators in a stimulating professional environment with outstanding facilities and opportunities.
How to find out more
If you would like to be a part of our world, please contact us at recruitment@acs-schools.com or visit www.acs-schools.com for further information.
To apply, please visit www.acs-schools.com and complete our o nline application form.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, therefore please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Attached documents
About ACS Hillingdon International School
- ACS Hillingdon International School
- 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon
- Middlesex
- UB10 0BE
- United Kingdom
Four schools, one world-class education.
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools – 3 in Greater London and 1 in Doha, Qatar – are all non-sectarian and co-educational.
Our academic programme
All ACS campuses are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Egham is one of only three schools in the UK to also offer and the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), and the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
All ACS campuses offer an American High School Diploma, with ACS Cobham and ACS Hillingdon also teaching prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
ACS graduates attend leading universities around the world including: Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, and Oxford in the UK; Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale in the US; and McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo, and Keio from the rest of the world.
Language support for our international communities
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is taught throughout the schools.
Native Language Enrichment (NLE) programmes are offered in over 12 languages.
State-of-the-art facilities in stately surroundings.
Our campuses set the quality benchmark standard for school facilities and grounds.
ACS’s robust programme of development and renewal has invested over £45 million into campus facilities over the past ten years.
Each campus is built around a spacious period estate, enhanced by modern, purpose-built classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and sports facilities.
Transition and housing support for incoming families
The campuses are situated approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London.
Campus area housing is up to 50% less expensive than central London locations.
On-site Housing Officers assist families and relocation agents in finding the ideal home.
Each school operates an extensive door-to-door busing service.
Admissions Officers are knowledgeable in both academic and relocation issues.
Well-established parent communities provide extensive support and transition assistance to incoming families.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
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