Sailing Instructor
Gordonstoun
Moray
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 September 2018
Job overview
Gordonstoun is unique school and has been the leader of character education for over 80 years. In everything we do we encourage our young people to discover the truth in our motto - Plus est en Vous - there is more in you.
Job Summary
Gordonstoun operates a RYA recognised Sailing Centre from our sailing base at Hopeman Harbour, where we provide a range of sailing and power boating activities for our students from years 4 to 13.With a wide range of skill levels, our students will require coaching from beginner to advanced level using the RYA Dinghy Scheme as a framework for the sailing programme.
Working at Gordonstoun you will enjoy working in a vibrant community set in the beautiful Moray Firth. It is a busy fast-paced environment that is set in beautiful surroundings.
Main Purpose of the Job
The Post Holder would act as RYA Chief Instructor at our sailing base in Hopeman and facilitate the delivery of our small boat sailing programme. Sailing activities are usually timetabled outside of the academic day (usually afternoons and weekends) leaving time in the working day for boat maintenance and other tasks and there is an expectation that the post holder will also be involved in an area of the school beyond their sailing instructing duties.
In addition, candidates would be expected to contribute to the wider life of the school in other ways, in either a teaching or nonteaching capacity. The ability to teach, coach sports, contribute to the activity programme, or have Outdoor Education qualifications such as Mountain Leader would be desirable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To act as Chief Instructor at the Gordonstoun RYA Recognised Training Centre at Hopeman
For further details, including how to apply, please visit the employmnet section of the School's website or contact the Recruitment Department on 01343 837837
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About Gordonstoun
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The School
Gordonstoun is known for the wide range of activities that it provides for girls and boys throughout the School's 6-18 age range. It has first-class facilities for these activities which include, in addition to all the normal subjects and many outdoor pursuits, expeditions, seamanship and a wide variety of rescue services.
The creative life of the School is vibrant and well developed, with Drama, Art, Music and Technology central to the life and ethos of Gordonstoun. There are opportunities for staff to contribute both in the role of expert or as an enthusiastic amateur.
Staff are deeply committed and, during term, work throughout the week, including weekends. The variety and range of our activities, coupled with a real commitment to work, indicate the School's aim to educate the whole person.
Location
Gordonstoun stands in 200 acres of woodland, within walking distance of sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland. Six miles away is the historic city of Elgin. Lossiemouth nearby is well known for its picturesque harbour, fine golf courses and Royal Air Force Station. The City of Aberdeen is about 90 minutes drive away, while an hour's drive takes you to the ski resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is forty miles away and is itself only about an hour away from London (Gatwick) by air.
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