Head of Hockey

As part of Giggleswick School's Sports Department, this role is focused on providing support and coaching predominantly to Hockey within the School and acting as a non-resident boarding tutor.

The Head of Hockey will be expected to contribute fully to the wider co-curricular and boarding life of the School, including boarding duties and Saturday fixtures during term time.

A commitment to the values and the expectations of the boarding community and to the welfare of the pupils is a vital component of the job.

In addition to coaching, all full-time members of staff are expected to play a full role in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of the school.

The applicant will be expected to have strong administrative and organisational skills.

Role responsibilities

Main Responsibilities
There is an expectation that the Head of Hockey will support other sports (such as Cricket or Tennis).

Recruitment and outreach

• Maintain and strengthen external links with England Performance Centres and regional sides including North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Lancashire
• Assist with the awarding of Sports Scholarships and identification of talented Hockey players
• Develop a relationship with prep and primary schools, as well as local clubs. This may include coaching or umpiring school/club matches
• To forge links with local clubs and representative teams, and others as necessary to ensure that opportunities are made for individuals to gain representative honours
• To be responsible for the creation and development of a community based Giggleswick & Settle Junior Hockey club. This will provide an additional income and involve evening and weekend commitments

Other duties

• All staff are expected to follow the Staff Code of Conduct and to follow the guidance laid out in the staff handbook
• The School has a regular pattern of assemblies and Chapel services which staff are expected to attend. Staff support students at major School functions such as drama productions, Spring Concert and Sports Day
• Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description
• This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Manager and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.

Child protection

• Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected to support this approach in the context of your role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare or children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the school's child protection officer or to the Headmaster

School values

• Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and style of the School. Keep up to date, and comply with the Giggleswick School's Rules, Policies and Procedures at all times, as detailed in the School handbook

The Person

Education & qualifications

• Evidence of high standards of literacy and numeracy to a minimum GCSE English and maths Grade A
• C

Knowledge & experience

• Experienced Hockey coach ࣽ Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team ࣽ Experience of working in a school/boarding school is desirable ࣽ The ability to coach a second sport (ideally Cricket or Tennis) in the summer term would be advantageous

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills ࣽ
• At ease using virtual communication methods such as MS Teams

Personal qualities

• C

ommitment to and flexible with the demands of the role

• Demonstrates fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Able to demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils
• Reliability and integrity
• Willingness to contribute to the cocurricular life of the school
• A commitment to personal professional development and taking responsibility for it
• A positive motivation to work with children and young people
• Emotional resilience

Safeguarding

• Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children

Terms of Appointment
We offer a competitive and desirable package that includes:

• £20-28,000 per annum depending on experience
• Accommodation available if required
• Pension scheme
• High quality working environment
• Meals provided free of charge when on duty during term time
• Free acces

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