Games Coach

Location:

Tonbridge, ENG, GB

Date: 17 Jan 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Hilden Grange School is a co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 3-13 years. The school was founded in 1929 and is now part of Inspired Education. At Hilden Grange we are dedicated to giving our children a broad and balanced education in a supportive and stimulating environment where every child’s potential can be realised in academic, creative, physical and spiritual areas. Pupils strive for high standards, both inside and outside the classroom, they take pride in their achievements and enjoy participating wholeheartedly in the life of the school.

We are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated Games Coach. This is a sessional role, hours to be determined but is likely to cover most afternoons from 1pm to 5pm and will involve teaching games throughout the year groups.

This is an hourly paid role, salary will be in the region of £20 per hour. The ability to drive a minibus is preferable but not essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To teach games throughout the year groups in accordance with the department’s schemes of work, programmes of study and policies of best practice
To be involved in school fixtures as a coach and/or referee at home and away venues
To encourage and promote fair play and sporting conduct at all times
To encourage and promote the girls’ interest in and enjoyment of games at all levels
To attend regular departmental meetings, full staff meetings and staff training sessions, when required
To attend INSET courses as appropriate and necessary
To carry out regular staff duties on a rota basis
To play a full and active role in the pastoral, extra curricular and social activities of the school
To assist Games staff to deliver the Games curriculum to Years N – 8
Assist the Head of Games in the organisation of fixtures and managing teams
Help co-ordinate match days in terms of ensuring players are where they should be and with the correct kit

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience –

Experience of working in a similar role
Experience of working in a school environment would be desirable

Skills –

Good IT skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to drive a minibus would be preferable

Personal competencies & Qualities -

Evidence of being a strong team member
Enthusiasm and a positive outlook
An ability to work independently and as part of a team when required

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.

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