Sports Graduate Assistant (with boarding duties)
Shebbear College
Devon
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 8 August 2019
Job overview
For September 2019
If you have a passion for sport, and are keen to experience life working in a co-education boarding school then becoming a Graduate Assistant at Shebbear College could be for you. Shebbear College are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Sports Graduate to support the Sports department from September 2019 for a fixed term finishing in July 2020.
The role will involve coaching sport and promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils. The post holder will be required to take part in the school games programme throughout the week and support with organising and preparing for fixtures including attending Saturday fixtures.
The successful candidate should have a high level of experience in playing and coaching Hockey. It would be advantageous for the candidate to have experience in Netball as well as Hockey, however Hockey is the main requirement of this role.
The graduate will also work in our boarding community. This is a pre-requisite for the role and experience of boarding school will be an advantage to any candidate. The successful applicant would be attached to the Girls’ boarding house.
Joining us for an academic year, you will be immersed in the life of a boarding school with a salary package that includes accommodation and all meals during term-time, but more importantly offers a fantastic opportunity and fulfilling experience.
Applicants will be self-motivated, have the ability to work well in a busy team environment and be able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
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About Shebbear College
Founded in 1841 and steeped in history, Shebbear College is a thriving day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 4 to 18. Our 85-acre campus is situated in the beautiful Devon countryside, close to Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks and the fantastic surfing beaches of the North Cornwall coast.
Life at Shebbear is busy, filled with academic purpose, co-curricular activity, creative discovery and outdoor adventure - we believe in a broad, extensive education where pupils excel in all areas of the curriculum. Our talented staff and ambitious pupils together form a happy, caring community that challenges, innovates and develops a love of learning.
Our smaller size means that our staff know all of our pupils individually, enabling each child to discover their own strengths and find the confidence to shine. Every pupil is different and our team of passionate and committed teachers will find their spark and discover what motivates them, meaning that each pupil can develop their potential and feel empowered to be the very best they can be - academically, socially and morally.
Shebbear pupils consistently achieve excellent A-level, BTEC and GCSE results year-on-year. We are proud to be a non-selective school and we believe that our pupils succeed because they are happy at school. The mix of our pupil-centered curriculum, our dedicated teachers, the individual attention and the extensive range of co-curricular opportunities on offer are key factors in this success.
At Shebbear College you will find confident, courageous, compassionate, creative, curious and courteous pupils who will welcome you with open arms!
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