Postgraduate Assistant Teacher of Sport

Required as soon as possible We are looking for a new graduate in Sports Science or a similar discipline. The post would particularly suit those considering a teaching career, though no teaching experience or teaching qualification is required. The successful candidate will be someone who is passionate about sport, who has a love of teaching, learning and coaching and who wishes to share that passion with enthusiastic and energetic pupils. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the delivery of PE and Games throughout the senior school (Year 7-13). They should therefore be able to coach Rugby, Football, and Cricket, preferably at a high level in at least two of these. Basketball is also an increasingly popular choice for UCS pupils and therefore candidates with experience coaching Basketball would also be desirable. Hours: full-time, including Saturdays and occasional Sundays Key tasks and responsibilities Team-teaching and supporting the delivery of PE lessons. Supporting the delivery of the Athletic Development programme. Teaching small groups of pupils in specialised topic areas. Assisting with Games teaching across the age range. Assisting with sports coaching, and managing a school team across all three terms. Undertaking refereeing or umpiring duties for a range of sporting fixtures (depending on expertise) Supporting the work of the PE and Games Department (for example, researching curriculum topics or assisting with video and performance analysis) Assisting with the organisation of transportation of UCS pupils to our off-site sports fields. Running or assisting with co-curricular activities as appropriate, such as gym supervision/instruction. Refereeing or umpiring Deme (House) and school matches as appropriate. Involvement in sports tours and other school trips, as required. Contributing to the pastoral care of pupils by co-tutoring a form group. Taking on other responsibilities concerning the delivery and coaching of sport at UCS, as reaso