The English College Dubai
Location
UAE | United Kingdom
Job description
The English College, Dubai, seeks a positive, hard working and inspiring Sports Coach to work in the PE Faculty for August 2024. The successful candidate for this position will embody a growth mindset and maintain high expectations for both themselves and their students. They will demonstrate openness and eagerness to learn, understanding that continuous improvement is essential in the field of sports coaching. Engaging in professional development opportunities will be an integral part of this role, as we believe in the philosophy that everyone, including our coaches, can always enhance their skills.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly qualified and committed, with an excellent track record of sporting success coaching teams. We are seeking a candidate with a genuine passion for developing sports within an educational environment, dedicated to fostering a culture of athleticism, teamwork and sporting excellence while maintaining the EC core values. Working at EC offers a fun, exciting and incredibly rewarding challenge and an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward thinking school, rated Outstanding by BSO (2022) and Very Good by DSIB (2023). The successful candidate will bring a creative approach to sports coaching, inspiring and motivating students with a diverse range of talents and abilities. With a commitment to excellence, they will set high expectations for all, utilising data to tailor coaching strategies to meet the individual needs of every athlete, providing both challenge and support as necessary. In addition to coaching responsibilities, candidates must have a desire and willingness to contribute to our extra curricular activities programme, both before and after school, and to DASSA, BSME and BSAK competitions. The ability to coach in more than one sport will be advantageous.
Applicants will need to be sympathetic with the ethos and values of The English College. We are looking for a highly committed team player with the drive, energy and passion to develop this forward-looking school. You should also illustrate a capacity to help students achieve their absolute best as part of a team, a proactive commitment to the pastoral care and wellbeing of our learners, and a willingness to contribute to the thriving extracurricular life of our school. The successful candidate will need to play a significant role in the safeguarding of our students.
The English College is an established, independent, and co-educational British curriculum all-through school (EYFS through to Year 13). We are well resourced with great facilities - we opened a new Secondary Building in August 2020 with 2 drama studios, a fitness suite, sports hall, specialised art and music rooms and science labs. We have a reputation for academic excellence; we place the success of each and every student at the centre of our mission. Our students are motivated, committed and love learning. Our staff are passionate and outstanding teaching professionals, and we are committed to providing excellent and ongoing CPD opportunities. Our parents are supportive and involved in the learning, attainment and progress of their children.
The English College is a family, and with our fantastic students, dedicated and motivated team of excellent teachers and support staff, it truly is a wonderful place to learn and teach.
The English College is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues and parents. We are committed to continuous improvement.
All applications must be supported by a current CV, added as a supporting document.
Successful applicants will:
Our remuneration package includes:
Application Process:
To apply please complete the online application form. The closing date for applications is Monday 18th March 2024. Early applications are strongly encouraged (we reserve the right to appoint early).
Long list / initial Skype interviews will be held as soon as applications are received. Final interviews will be held following that. We look forward to receiving your application.
The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
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