Sports Assistant - Graduate
Duke of Kent School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is payable at the rate of circa £18,000 FTE pa, pro rata across 11-months. Salary dependent on graduate/non-graduate, experience and whether accommodation is required as part of the salary package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1 September 2023
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2023
Job overview
We seek to appoint two full-time Sports Assistants on an 11-month fixed-term contract from 1 September 2023 to 6 July 2024.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Sports Assistants to join our friendly and supportive PE Department within the School's beautiful 48 acre site near Guildford (GU6), in the Surrey Hills.
These exciting roles would suit a Graduate or a University Student in their 3rd year of a 4-year degree who is looking to explore a role within the Teaching Profession.
Sports assistants preferably have knowledge of rules and umpiring and personal experience of participating in at least one of the following sports: netball, football, hockey, cricket and/or rugby. Having knowledge and/or experience of coaching would be advantageous as they will officiate and assist in the teaching of sport across all age groups.
The ideal candidate will inspire enthusiasm and confidence in our students, and will be an excellent communicator and a team player. They are also keen to share ideas with colleagues, committed to lifelong learning.
On-site accommodation (self-contained, one-bedroom flat) for the duration of the contract can be offered at a very competitive rent, if required.
Applicants should evidence in the suitability section of the application form, how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification.
Please refer to the Application Pack for more information about the role, this can be found below, or on the school website:
https://www.dukeofkentschool.org.uk/private-prep-surrey-england/job-vacancies
All supporting documents, including our Application Form, Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment & Selection Policy, can also be found on the school website.
Application is by School Application Form only (please note we are unable to consider applicants on receipt of a CV alone) and should be submitted electronically by email to Rachel Harris (Head of HR & Deputy Bursar) at rharris@dokschool.org
Duke of Kent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All teaching staff are required to submit a self-declaration form confirming their suitability to work with children across our age range. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as detailed in our Recruitment Policy.
Attached documents
About Duke of Kent School
Duke of Kent School is a thriving co-educational independent School near Guildford, in the Surrey Hills, with 340 pupils on roll from Nursery to GCSE.
Head
Mrs Sue Knox
Values and vision
Duke of Kent School strives for excellence, expects and celebrates effort, nurtures well-being and presents challenge. Our size allows each pupil to be known and cared for as an individual.
Every pupil at Duke of Kent School is known as an individual. This means the school can provide each child with the right balance of challenge and support, to enable maximum achievement.
The School has undergone considerable change in the past 13 years, transforming itself from a Prep to a through school, and growing quickly to its current roll of 340 pupils. Key entry points are Nursery, Year 3 and Year 7. Pupils leave at the end of Year 11 to a wide range of local colleges and sixth forms in the independent and maintained sectors.
Our teaching team is made up of experienced, well qualified and highly motivated teachers who have chosen to join our small community where they have a big impact. A dedicated and comprehensive operations staff team supports the teaching team. Across both support and teaching areas, the School currently employs approximately 100 staff (both full-time and part-time). We are also complimented by a team of committed local Governors with broad expertise.
We have a growth mindset, operating on the principle that all learners can, when properly challenged and supported, achieve extraordinary progress. Our focus is on achieving personal best in every aspect of development. We expect, and celebrate effort.
We expect all members of the community to exercise tolerance, kindness, respect and empathy. We value diversity and pursue equal opportunities for all.
The School has an inclusive ethos and we are proud of meeting the needs of pupils across a broad range of academic ability. We seek to enable each pupil to achieve his or her potential, to address challenges and to develop interests and aptitudes.
ISI report
“Pupils’ learning experiences are considerably enriched by an excellent range of extra-curricular activities. A popular programme of after-school clubs provides a rich vein of worthwhile activities. Competitive sport is particularly well developed, with regular fixtures taking place.”
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