Lacrosse Teacher/Coach (full time)
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2021
Job overview
At Downe House we are committed to the belief that sport is for everyone. Encouraging a love of physical activity, instilling a competitive spirit and promoting teamwork are all important to us.
The School offers superb facilities for sport and in this role you will be part of the PE Team and teaching Lacrosse to the full age range of girls (11-18). You will be helping with administration, setting fixtures, running teams, umpiring, and attending tournaments. Previous experience at coaching or playing lacrosse is essential as is strong IT skills and the ability to communicate well with young people.
Lacrosse is the highest achieving sport at Downe House and each year we compete at the National Schools Tournaments and South West of England Tournaments with impressive results. We are very proud to say that girls from Downe House have a reputation for excellence in Lacrosse.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and thriving Boarding School where everyone is encouraged to get fully involved with School life. We actively support our staff with their professional development and offer a range of CPD opportunities. We are a Microsoft Showcase School and you will be provided with a Microsoft Surface.
Salary will be dependent on experience.
Please visit www.downehous e.net via the Apply button to apply online and read more about the role and the School. For recruitment enquiries, please call: 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 2 December 2021
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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