Sports Coach In Residence

We are seeking a pro-active, enthusiastic and dedicated sports graduate to join our friendly team of residential staff and contribute fully to the life of this busy boarding community.  The successful candidate will be able to facilitate a wide range of sporting and recreational activities, will enjoy the company of young people, will be pastorally minded and enjoy living in a close and mutually supportive community. 

Sport plays an important part in the life of The Purcell School.  As a school for young musicians we do not offer mainstream team sports but physical education and fitness for life are essential to the well-being of our young musicians. As a boarding school where students are often busy throughout the school day, we need to provide opportunities for them to be involved in physical exercise at times that are convenient to them and in an environment which supports their musical ambitions.

We want our boarders to feel that they enjoy living here and strive to provide outstanding pastoral care and support.  Each of our four houses is supervised by at least two resident staff, with other staff involved in a non-residential capacity.  The successful candidate will support the Houseparent(s) with the day-to-day care of boarders, overnight cover and will respond positively to the needs and interests of our students.  He/she will play a significant part in ensuring that our young musicians are safe, happy and healthy.

The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

JOB TITLE: Sports Coach in Residence
- All members of staff are ultimately answerable to the Principal
- Your line manager will be the Head of PE
- You report to other members of staff in the following capacities:
-  In Boarding, a Houseparent

This job specification sets out the duties of the post at the time of drafting. Specific responsibilities are as follows:
FOR THE ROLE

To assist with PE lessons for all year groups, providing support for groups and students

To assist with effective management of and deployment of resources

To organise, supervise and promote recreational sporting activities in the evenings and at weekends

To encourage all students to take part in physical exercise and active recreation

To follow Health and Safety guidelines at all time and to undertake Risk Assessments as required

To assist Houseparents with the day-to-day care of boarders

To support the smooth running of the house by contributing to the duty rota. Up to four nights overnight “on call” will be required per week

To be in Residence for 48 hours prior to and after the end of each term to assist with the preparation and closing of the house

To take an active role in the weekend activity programme

To attend Parents’ evenings

To participate in School inset meetings

To contribute to the School’s extra-curricular and/or boarding provision

To apply please complete the attached application form and submit via the button below. Please note that we cannot accept applications in any other format.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Purcell School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application from appropriately qualified people regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

CHILD PROTECTION

The Purcell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the School’s Child Protection policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any criminal convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including records checked and processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).