Sports Graduate

Sports Graduate required to support the busy Sports Department, of an idyllic Prep School in the Cotswolds, in the delivery of an outstanding sporting programme. Possibility to gain PGCE for the right candidate. On site accommodations also possible. 

Job Title: Sports Graduate

Reporting to: Director of Sport

The post holder will work closely with the Director of Sport and Sports Department. 

Hours – This role is full time, term time only. Hours will be split over the week to support the needs of the school.

Salary – TBC - competitive

The School

Set in the idyllic Cotswolds, Kitebrook provides an outstanding all-round co-educational education where children are allowed to develop at their own pace in a happy and supportive environment that inspires self-confidence and a sense of independence.

Purpose of the Position

To support the sports department in the delivery of an outstanding sporting programme. The successful candidate should be able to 

• Coaching one or more of the schools focus sports
• To assist with the teaching and administrative tasks of the Sports Department
• To support academic staff as required

Responsibilities & Duties

The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Headmaster, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job.

• Assist in the delivery of coaching of games lessons and the sporting co-curricular programme.
• Assist in the delivery of core PE, games, and swimming lessons.
• Assist in department administration as directed by the Director of Sport.
• Coaching, scoring, refereeing or umpiring fixtures.
• Supporting other areas of the school, as required.
• In conjunction with qualified staff, assist and lead small groups with the teaching of Sport by delivering high quality, up-to-date and challenging sessions across all age groups under the supervision of the class teacher
• To help with home or away team fixtures by coaching and managing teams. Occasional weekend commitments may be required. You will be given good notice of dates
• To be responsible for team sheets, match reports and other team-based administration if necessary
• Fully support the Clubs and Activities programme
• Support the Director of Sport in the reporting process
• Support academic staff as required
• Helping in classrooms as required
• Preparation of resources for class teachers
• Working with individual children, or small groups, as appropriate
• Carrying out duties as required
• Accompanying staff and pupils on school visits and trips, as required
• To keep written records of children's social and emotional development in line with our Safeguarding and Behaviour for Learning policies

Kitebrook Preparatory School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment would be subject to: references satisfactory to Prep Schools Trust; enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check; proof of right to work/ live in the UK, and evidence of stated qualifications.