Section: Preparatory School

Reporting to: Head of Sports department

Responsible for: Student Outcomes

The Role:

The successful candidate will be a sportsperson of proven ability, preferably with experience and expertise in coaching hockey and football. S/he will be required to teach PE and Games lessons.

Job Purpose:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated learning and coaching for students


• To prepare students for sports tournaments through coaching


• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and contribute to making sports exciting and vibrant.


• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential


• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment


• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective learning for all students through excellent teaching and delivery of well-planned and organised lessons across key stages.


• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students.


• Use appropriate strategies to ensure outstanding student progress and well-being.


• Set and mark challenging class and homework according to school policy.


• Support the development of teaching materials and courses of study.


• Liaise with parents and support staff to ensure excellent attainment.


• Support extended intervention/enrichment activities to enhance students’ learning experience.


• Manage the behaviour of students in classrooms and around the school.


• Maintain an organised and well-presented learning environment for students.


• Contributing to the maintenance of a supportive and stimulating learning environment for all students


• Support and uphold the requirements of school polices.


• Adhere to the staff code of conduct.


• Be an effective teacher and role model.


• Be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training and development.


• Attend team/staff meetings and other staff engagements


• Participate in relevant administrative and organisational tasks.