Sports Assistant

About the School 

St Mary’s is a co-educational independent day school, catering for children from the term they turn 3 years, up to 11 years. Set in a residential area of Henley-on-Thames, it has small classes of around 16 children, which allow the individual child to flourish and high academic standards to be achieved in a friendly, caring, enthusiastic and stimulating environment.

Thanks to our well-qualified specialist teachers, the children are taught by staff who are interested and excited by their subject and who consequently generate enthusiasm amongst their students.

The children are encouraged to think for themselves, develop independence and self discipline, and a love of learning that will remain with them for life.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced  Sports Assistant to join our fantastic team. This is a FTC 0.27 FTE.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. 

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. 

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

• To assist with the planning, coaching and teaching during PE and Games lessons as directed by the Headteacher
• To play an active part in the extra-curricular and co-curricular sports programmes across school
• To take a proactive role in organising, maintaining equipment and supplies as needed for the implementation of the various sporting activities
• To assist with the organisation of sporting fixtures and trips, and other large sporting events happening throughout the year
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their Health and Safety both when they are on the School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere.

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Who we are looking for: 

To be considered for this role you will have a coaching qualification and experience of working with children or young people. We would also expect:

• Solid practical knowledge of playing and coaching in one or more of the following sports: cricket, football, hockey, netball, or rugby
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The flexibility and proactivity of approach needed to contribute effectively to the running of a small school

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 4th August 2024

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.