Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Location
Norfolk | United Kingdom
Job description
Norwich High School is seeking a keen sportsperson to join our vibrant and ambitious PE Department as a Sports Assistant.
You will support the teaching of PE in both the Prep and Senior schools. This will include assisting with swimming and morning PE lessons, providing support with fixtures, trips and activities, umpiring matches and preparing resources for teaching and fixtures. You will also provide support to the PE department with a variety of administrative tasks. To be considered for this role you will have competed in or coached Cricket, Hockey, Netball or Swimming to a good level. You will also need strong communication skills, be well organised and willing to learn.
A swimming lifesaving qualification is required for this role, as you will be assisting with swimming lessons. However, the school will fund this so it can be obtained before you start.
There is an option to extend this contract beyond one year for the right candidate and an interest in this should be expressed at application.
A degree of flexibility is required for this post. Occasionally fixtures or tournaments can go beyond 5pm or extend over weekends. Your availability will be discussed and agreed with the Director of Sport and you may be given time off in lieu when necessary. You will also be expected to participate in training and other learning activities as required (for example, Staff Inset Days at the start of each term). Availability at lunchtime (12.30-2pm) and after school (4-5pm) for fixtures is also essential.
The salary for this post is GDST Support Staff Grade 1, £22,464 per year FTE (pro rata for term time only).
About Norwich High School for Girls
Norwich High School for Girls was founded in 1875 and is an independent day school for girls from 3-18 with approximately 600 pupils.
As a Girls’ Day School Trust school, Norwich High School benefits from being part of the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, giving us unrivalled opportunities for training, collaboration and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning. We can offer a variety of benefits, including:
To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button.
A letter of application addressed to the Head (Miss Alison Sefton) should be included with your application form.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Interviews: Monday 25th March 2024.
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 checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online search.
This isn't part of the shortlisting process - candidates will have an opportunity to address any areas of concern at interview.
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