King's School Canterbury - Graduate Assistant to the Games and the PE Department and Head of Badminton

Summary

Split between Games, Core PE, High performance programme, house duties, cover, administration, plus any other duties prescribed by the Director of Sport.

Detail

Graduate Assistant to the Games and the Physical Education Department with Head of Badminton

45 hours per week 35 weeks a year – Split between Games, Core PE, High performance programme, house duties, cover, administration, plus any other duties prescribed by the Director of Sport.

Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement.

The candidate role will include:

1. Coaching games on all practice and match days
2. To assist the Head of Sport in specialist coaching both in the main term and any extra tournaments/competitions, pre-season trainings etc.
3. Accompany any pupils to county or regional trials as appropriate
4. Assist the Physical Education Department in the effective delivery of the PE programme
5. Assist the relevant department delivering effective and high-quality lessons
6. Undertake day and evening duties in a boarding house

For the additional Head of Badminton role, the duties will include:

1. The allocation of staff to particular teams and groups
2. The guidance and co-ordination of those teaching/coaching their sport.
3. Allocating staff to teams and group and ordering equipment.
4. The arrangement of fixtures, transport, match tea, entry into tournaments and other events.

The King’s School offers an extensive rewards package, including:

1. Gold membership at The King’s School Sports Centre
2. Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 10%
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Life Assurance
5. Cycle to Work Scheme
6. Free meals during term time
7. In house training and CPD opportunities

If you have questions about the post, or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please contact Richard Singfield on rals@kings-school.co.uk.

For further information and to apply online, please visit: Current Job Vacancies • The King's School, Canterbury

Direct applications only. We are not accepting applications or CVs from recruitment agencies for this position.

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Documents

• JD - Head of Badminton PDF Document
• JD - Graduate Assistant to the Games and the Physical Education Department PDF Document