Sports Coach & PE Technician
John Lyon School
Harrow
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,000-£27,000 pa (actual pro-rata salary for hours below), depending on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2021
Job overview
40 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum (term time plus four weeks) regular work on Saturdays will be required
The John Lyon School is a successful and well regarded independent day school situated in Harrow on the Hill. With Sport being an integral part of both our curricular and extra-curricular offer, John Lyon is seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Sports Coach & PE Technician in order to assist in this highly successful area of School life. This is a wonderful opportunity to join the School at such an exciting time for sport, with the introduction of girls into the School and the growth and recent success of the department across several sporting disciplines.
The successful candidate will join the School’s ambitious and dedicated Sports Department and be expected to contribute within all area of the busy sporting life of the School. They will possess a high level of playing and/or coaching experience, allowing them to assist with and support the teaching and coaching of both Physical Education and Sport across the curriculum and all year groups, with a specific interest and ability in at least two of the School’s major sports (Netball, Cricket, Football, Hockey). The post holder will be heavily involved in the extensive extracurricular and cocurricular programme while supporting the delivery of PE and games lessons and importantly will be able to provide full administrative support to the Director of Sport and the department This role would suit a Sports Science or Sports Studies graduate or a well-qualified Sports Coach however variations on this will be considered. Previous experience is not essential for the PE aspect of the role but a desire to develop and enhance our pupil’s outcomes is essential.
The School has some fantastic sporting facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, multi-use sports hall, fitness suite and all-weather practice pitch as well as our 25-acre sports ground at Sudbury Playing Fields which includes a state of the art all weather AstroTurf and numerous cricket, football and other sporting pitches.
The School’s benefits include:
- Complimentary lunch during term-time.
- Use of the School’s Sports Centre (including swimming pool) at designated times.
- Discount membership to Harrow School’s Golf Club.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Commitment to professional development.
For further information and to apply please refer to the job description, person specification and application forms at the following link: https://www.johnlyon.org/information/vacancies/
Closing date: Noon, Friday 21 May 2021.
Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage. Please apply as soon as possible.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and pupils. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our pupils and staff.
About John Lyon School
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John Lyon is Northwest London’s leading co-ed, all-through 3 to 18, independent school. We are forward-thinking and dynamic in our approach. Our eight School Values: Ambition, Community, Creativity, Enquiry, Excellence, Heritage, Innovation and Resolve guide us in all we do and are embedded into School life.
Together with our Prep School, we proudly serve families in Harrow-on-the-Hill, around Harrow and further afield by offering a world-class school experience. John Lyon is a happy and thriving community.
At John Lyon, we believe that every pupil has unique talents and strengths. We pride ourselves on providing an enriching, supportive and challenging environment for every pupil, while promoting a culture of academic excellence, personal responsibility and respect for others.
Academic work is just the beginning, and we firmly believe that the additional opportunities we provide through our extra-curricular, co-curricular and Excellence programmes are equally important, playing a vital role in equipping our pupils with the skills and experiences they will need to help them succeed in life at school and beyond. Pupils find that our vibrant and inclusive co-ed classrooms create a diverse learning community in which all can thrive.
We embrace technology and put it at the forefront of all that we do. As a ‘Microsoft Showcase School’, we are one of only 82 other schools and colleges in the UK to be recognised by Microsoft.
We are not your typical school. We are part of something much bigger. John Lyon School sits within John Lyon Foundation and alongside the Harrow Family of Schools, which includes Harrow School itself and Harrow International Schools around the globe. Pupils benefit from these close links and regularly take part in pan-Family events, including an annual Fifth Form Conference, assemblies and lessons streamed with partner schools, creative-writing anthology and a STEAM magazine. In addition, staff often have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues all over the world in order to develop best practice and exchange ideas and resources.
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