Head of Netball, Swimming and Athletics

Brighton College Prep School is seeking to appoint a Head of Netball, Swimming and Athletics as soon as possible. The option of a January 2025 start date is also available.

DETAILS OF THE ROLE: 

• To pro-actively lead and direct the teaching and learning of Netball, Swimming and Athletics.
• To inspire and motivate pupils in and outside of the classroom to enable potential to be reached.
• To co-ordinate and teach Games to pupils in Years 4–8 (including up to scholarship level).
• To teach PE, Games and Swimming to Reception, Year 1, 2 and 3 children in the Pre-Prep school.
• To co-ordinate the weekly fixtures in Netball and the regular fixtures for Swimming and Athletics, for all pupils in Years 3-8.
• To organise catering, transport and facilities for fixtures and lessons.
• To be responsible for organising taster sessions in your sports, for Year 3 pupils, prior to the start of the year.
• To liaise with the Director of Sport, the other Heads of Sport, the Headmaster of the Prep School, the Heads of Sport at the College and the Heads of Sport in the Family of Schools.
• To lead all staff who coach your sports.
• To mentor a PGAT completing their PGCE in the department.
• To monitor and observe teaching within the department.
• To ensure best possible practice within the department and evaluate its effectiveness.
• To be aware of and implement relevant national and ISEB curriculum developments.
• To be responsible for the behaviour and discipline of children during PE and Games lessons in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• To contribute to the program of activities available for ‘very able’ children.
• To support the Director of Sport with the departmental budget covering the ordering and restocking of games equipment, stationery and all consumables.
• To be responsible for ensuring that all PE equipment is maintained and in good order and be responsible for ordering new equipment.
• To support in the maintenance of the departmental area on SharePoint and the website as a valuable source of guidance for pupils and parents.
• To celebrate pupils’ work through displays throughout the department and around the school.
• To liaise with other departments and maximise any opportunities for cross-curricular links.
• To provide relevant materials and activities for open mornings and evenings.
• To attend Parents’ evenings where necessary and write reports in the Prep and Pre-Prep School.
• To develop subject schemes of work and curriculum overviews for your sports.
• To take an active role in delivering after school clubs and activities in the Pre-Prep and Prep school.
• To work towards a successful subject review.
• To support the Director of Sport in preparing and updating a handbook for the department. 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.