Sail Training - Principal Skipper
Gordonstoun
Moray
- £30,000 - £35,000 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2024
Job overview
We are looking for an inspirational Principal Skipper to work in conjunction with the Operations and Training Manager to lead this thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding professional who is committed to delivering a broad curriculum to a diverse range of pupils from around Scotland, the UK and the world.
Gordonstoun prepares students for a full and active role as international citizens in a changing world. As well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life. Through sail training voyages and our small boat sailing programme Gordonstoun students gain invaluable experience in being both leaders and team players and in having compassion and understanding for others and themselves. Their outlook is broadened, their ability to consider the needs of others developed, an they gain resilience – life skills which complement the School’s commitment to academic excellence.
Gordonstoun’s motto is ‘Plus est en vous’: There is more in you (than you think)’. A Gordonstoun education is underpinned by a deep conviction that potential in everyone can be best unlocked in the context of a vibrant, caring community where students are empowered to stretch themselves; reach beyond their comfort zone and embrace challenge.
Our founder, Kurt Hanh, described the Moray Firth as “my best schoolmaster”. Consequently, sail training is an essential component of Gordonstoun’s broad curriculum. The school has its own 80-foot sail training vessel, Ocean Spirit of Moray, which is used by all students, Year 8, 10 and 12 students enjoy a multi-day voyage. Ocean Spirit’s programme also includes a longer summer voyage, which may include participation in international Tall Ships Races or extended voyages to more remote locations such as Spitzbergen, Iceland or the Azores. Small boat sailing activities occur at our RYA Sailing Centre in Hopeman.
Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.
Benefits of working at Gordonstoun
· Members of a defined contribution pension scheme.
· Staff fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee and admissions policies.
· Free meals during term time.
· Free use of sports facilities.
· Free yoga classes.
· Free parking on school campus and cycle to work scheme.
· Free access to an employee assistance programme for services such as counselling and legal advice.
If you’re excited to learn more, please email our recruitment department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or contact us on 01343 837837.
Please apply via our website https://jobsearch.teacheroo.io/gordonstoun
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 23 September 2024 at 9am
Attached documents
About Gordonstoun
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The School
Gordonstoun is known for the wide range of activities that it provides for girls and boys throughout the School's 6-18 age range. It has first-class facilities for these activities which include, in addition to all the normal subjects and many outdoor pursuits, expeditions, seamanship and a wide variety of rescue services.
The creative life of the School is vibrant and well developed, with Drama, Art, Music and Technology central to the life and ethos of Gordonstoun. There are opportunities for staff to contribute both in the role of expert or as an enthusiastic amateur.
Staff are deeply committed and, during term, work throughout the week, including weekends. The variety and range of our activities, coupled with a real commitment to work, indicate the School's aim to educate the whole person.
Location
Gordonstoun stands in 200 acres of woodland, within walking distance of sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland. Six miles away is the historic city of Elgin. Lossiemouth nearby is well known for its picturesque harbour, fine golf courses and Royal Air Force Station. The City of Aberdeen is about 90 minutes drive away, while an hour's drive takes you to the ski resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is forty miles away and is itself only about an hour away from London (Gatwick) by air.
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