Hockey Coach
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 26 May 2020
Job overview
HOCKEY COACH
Reports to: Head of PE
Location: Senior School
Start date: September 2020
THE ROLE
This is an outstanding opportunity for a hockey coach, who possesses proven experience of planning and delivering hockey coaching sessions at a high level; experience of playing in the national league or better would be an advantage. You will be equipped to work with the Head of Whole School PE to formulate and implement a vision for the game in an Independent School with a reputation for success and development and good links with local clubs.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This post will suit either a qualified teacher or someone from a non-teaching background, who shows the skills needed to work with young people and deliver a programme of excellence. You will have the following key attributes:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Relevant coaching qualifications.
• The ability to work efficiently and effectively using your own initiative.
• A commitment to the values and ethos of The Abbey
• The ability to foster a winning mentality throughout our teams.
• The dedication required to help young gifted and talented athletes to achieve their goals.
• A willingness to go above and beyond in achieving the goals agreed upon by the school and the individual.
• A clean, full driving license and the willingness to drive a school minibus.
We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality sporting programme and you will need to demonstrate an ability to:
• Develop the hockey programme in line with our desire to provide an inclusive environment that caters for players of all calibres from beginners to the elite who aim for regional/national representation.
• Plan and deliver hockey coaching sessions with passion at a high level to enable players to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible to the Head of Whole School PE and the key tasks and responsibilities for this role will include:
Coaching and Pupils:
• Taking shared responsibility for the standard of coaching across all teams and assisting the Head of Whole School PE with allocation of coaches to teams.
• Being an inventive and driven coach who encourages skill acquisition training and a growth mind-set.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of sportsmanship, conduct and appearance are upheld by all pupils and parents on and off the pitch.
• Managing the Sports Scholars programme for hockey players and their extra hours and workload.
• Ensuring pupils have the opportunity to compete for county selection and academies where appropriate.
Health, Safety and Welfare:
• Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and welfare practices are carried out by all hockey staff.
• Liaising with medical staff and the Head of PE in order to ensure that all staff and players abide by all relevant injury protocols, including those for concussion.
Other responsibilities
• Being dedicated to the role, which will require evening, weekend and some school holiday period commitments.
• Being resilient, solution focused, and committed to transforming pupil outcomes.
• Ensuring that equipment is looked after, replaced when needed and stored appropriately at all times.
• Being a key link to local hockey clubs and the development of coaching and playing opportunities for both staff and students.
Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
For more information on our lively and well-resourced school and for an application form, please visit the Vacancies Page on our website www.theabbey.co.uk. To apply for this position, please apply through our careers portal on our website, completing an application form and uploading your CV and covering letter.
Interviews will only be arranged following our receipt of a completed online application form.
Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 26 May 2020 however early applications are encouraged as we may interview before this date.
Attached documents
About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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