Sports Coach (Basketball)

The Perse School is looking to appoint a Sports Coach to work at the Upper School, starting in September 2024. The candidate would ideally have significant experience of playing or coaching Basketball, and some experience in our other focus sports of Rugby, Cricket and Tennis. The successful candidate will be joining at a time when we will have opened our new six-lane 25m swimming pool, additional sports hall and climbing wall to add to the already excellent sports facilities on site and at our Abington Playing Fields.

The department is led by an experienced and supportive leadership team consisting of the Director of Sport and two Assistant Directors of Sport. In total the PE and Games department is composed of 7 full time teachers and an additional 10 sports coaches. The sports specialists are supported by a wide range of teaching staff from different departmental faculties who coach in games sessions and take responsibility for sports teams at the weekend. This creates an exciting opportunity to work alongside and learn from a very talented team of staff.

The staff are committed to ensuring all pupils find a sport or activity they enjoy which they will hopefully pursue after leaving school. The School strives for excellence both in performance and attitude, and we cater for everyone – regardless of ability – by providing a very high standard of coaching, and excellent facilities and opportunities to train and compete.

Key responsibilities to include coaching Basketball throughout the school in a manner appropriate to children’s ages and abilities; taking responsibility for the Basketball programme and teams throughout the School; and attending, coaching and officiating school fixtures (some of which will be at the weekend).

We are looking for someone with a track record of coaching excellence and strong subject knowledge in Basketball. A relevant and recent coaching qualification, or the commitment to attend relevant professional development is desirable.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper.  

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. 

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our

website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Monday 30th September at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.