We are looking for a Head of Hockey to ensure and guide the successful operation of Hockey at Reading Blue Coat.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, leading and managing the School's Hockey programme for both boys and girls, and leading the Games staff.
About Us
Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.
The School employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.
About You
The ideal candidate will have played and/or coached hockey at a high-level standard, with specific experience of coaching female sports teams and teaching a range of sports.
What we offer
This is a part-time, term-time role working 18 hours per week from during term-time, plus 2 weeks in the School holidays. Specific hours will vary depending on the needs of the School and are to be negotiated with the successful candidate. Saturday fixtures are mandatory. Actual salary is £17,077 per annum, representing a full-time, all-year equivalent salary of £38,245 per annum.
Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.
Find out more
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website.
Closing date: 12:00 on Tuesday 4 June 2024
Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.
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