Preparatory Head of Sport

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Umhlanga is a premium co-educational, private school situated on the outskirts of the bustling Umhlanga Ridge - Durban, offering an Early Learning School, Preparatory School and IEB College to students from 1 year old to Grade 12.

The leading IEB School in Durban, Reddam House Umhlanga offers a Christian, holistic, innovative, educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

Set on 17 hectares of land, the School provides spacious, modern facilities, where children are encouraged to be children while functioning within the parameters of a robust, bespoke curriculum. The School’s tranquil setting is ideal for learning and outdoor activities.

Reddam House Umhlanga School seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling. Our comprehensive curriculum includes enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes as well as opportunities for philanthropy.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them.
• To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Attend all AGMs of sports codes
•    Appoint and manage teacher sport managers and part-time coaches
•    Interview, select, and contract all part-time coaches
•    Draw up and communicate all fixture lists
•    Manage fixture bookings, transport, catering, venues, etc.
•    Be present at fixtures and visibly support all sports
•    Manage parent and coach communications in a professional manner
•    Manage all sports’ awards events i.e. sports awards assemblies; sports dinners, etc.
•    Oversee the colours’ committee and colours’ awards
•    Manage extra-murals, inter-house events, and sports tours
•    Keep sports notice boards and announcements updated 
•    Attend staff meetings, assemblies, and parent liaison meetings
•    Manage equipment and keep control of stock
•    Manage sporting uniforms, and behaviour related to all sporting codes on and off the field
•    Teaching a reduced timetable load e.g.: Sports Science
•    Work alongside the College Director of Sports to reach our campus sporting objectives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• Confidence with the use of IT
• A love and passion for Sport    
• Previous experience with IEB Programme
• A minimum of 3 -5 years of experience will be advantageous

Qualifications and Accreditations:

•    Relevant teaching qualification
•    SACE registered

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

•    An unwavering commitment to the development of students and our co-curricular programme
•    A demonstrable passion for the profession
•    Excellent organizational skills
•    A positive attitude to change
•    Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.