Sports Coach - Whole College

Join our dynamic team at Brighton College Dubai! We're expanding and in search of exceptional teachers to join us immediately.

Person Specification:

• Essential qualities will include the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and to present to parents, pupils and colleagues a warm, engaging and approachable personality. Reliable and respectful at all times.
• A Level or equivalent is essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science or related subject is desirable
• Coaching qualification in one or more of the school’s sports is desirable
• Recent participation in continuing professional development
• Experience in coaching and/or officiating in football and cricket
• Level 2 Swimming Teaching certificate would be advantageous
• Experience of working in the independent or private school sector
• Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work positively and effectively with parents, outside agencies and colleagues
• Confident in using ICT to support teaching and learning (familiarity with Microsoft 365 is advantageous)
• A strong record of professional development and able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in CPD and the College’s PDR and appraisal processes.

 Duties & responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Sport and other members of the PE team to ensure development of the pupils including professional standards of punctuality, discipline, and sportsmanship
• Taking a forward-thinking approach to ongoing department development
• Working with members of the Middle Leadership Team in supporting the school vision, mission, and values
• Assisting with the delivery of high-quality PE lessons
• Coaching a team in a particular sport each academic term
• Supporting with our Co-Curricular programme at Brighton College Dubai, including morning CCAs from 6:30am and after school activities 3:30pm-4:30pm. An expectation to run at least 4 per week.
• Engaging in the school-wide professional development programme. 
• Taking responsibility for one’s own professional development.
• Sharing in supervisory duties and general duties as required
• Covering for absent colleagues
• Being available at all reasonable times during the school day and, where necessary, outside of school hours in order to support operations 
• Attending school events and taking part in the wider school life
• To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and the United Arab Emirates. 

Pastoral:

• To show an active interest in each child’s personal and domestic circumstances and to foster the personal and social developments of each pupil in your care.
• To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College community.
• To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying with, all the College polices, including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and the Anti-Bullying Policy.
• To be familiar with all the College’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College community at all times.
• To promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times.
• To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children.

Professional Responsibilities:

• To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment.
• To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner.
• To attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies, Productions, Sporting and Special Events.
• To be responsible for all College resources particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to your line manager or the facilities manager, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the College website, social media and publications as necessary.
• To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this.
• To be in School prior to 7.00am and until at least 4.00pm (subject to confirmation of School operation hours).

The application process:

• All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

1. Letter of application (to be provided in the Supporting Statement Section of your TES application) addressed to Mr. Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai. Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
2. CV (maximum 4 sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer should be uploaded here

• Incomplete applications will not be considered and Brighton College Dubai reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the School applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date for applications.

Child Protection & Safeguarding:

• Brighton College Dubai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that should your application be successful, a police check will be undertaken in the country of origin; in the UK, a disclosure will be requested from the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service.