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Sports Assistant

Do you enjoy sport and have experience in coaching or other sports-related pathways?

If so, we have the perfect position for you!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational individual to work in the Sports Faculty as Sports Assistant to support the teaching of Physical Education and Games across all age groups from Junior School up to Sixth Form. The role will contribute to extracurricular activities within the faculty.

Working hours would be flexible across the week with a half-termly schedule agreed in advance. This might typically include 3 or 4 weekday afternoons or mornings, and a number of Saturday morning fixtures.

You will be able to coach at least one of the following at a high level – Hockey, Netball, Football, Cricket and Athletics. The ability to lead on Dance provision across the school is essential, with an appropriate qualification for teaching Dance, or willingness to attain this.

You will add to the profile of sport at school, demonstrating enthusiasm and energy and inspiring participation at this exciting time in the development of sport at Northampton High School. The Sports Assistant will work across both the Junior and Senior Schools, working closely with the Sport Faculty and other sports coaches, primarily assisting them in coaching, team management and umpiring, as well as supporting teachers in PE.

It is essential that you have a coaching qualification in at least one of the major sports as listed above and a full driving licence with willingness to drive school MPV to fixtures.

Benefits:

* Competitive salaries and pay progression

* Generous pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions

* Free life assurance benefit

* A discount of up to 50% on fees for pupils at GDST schools

* An Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24 hour confidential counselling, wellbeing support and advice services

* In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks

* Access to extensive professional development opportunities

* Good transport links

* Training grants for qualifications

* Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)

* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

* A Cycle to Work scheme

* Competitive terms and conditions of employment

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference: SE3729

Vacancy: Sports Assistant

Location: Northampton

Salary: £26,433 - £29,899 Full time equivalent salary based on 36 hours, 52 weeks

Hours: 25-30 hours per week, term time only

Required from: As soon as possible (after all relevant checks are complete)

Contract: Fixed Term, 1 Year Maternity Cover

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