Specialist Hockey Coach

Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sports Coach to join our Team. 

Reporting to the Director of Sport, you will create session plans for games groups, identifying key themes for games sessions across all year groups and teams from U13 to 1st XI. You will be a specialist in Hockey and support the Head of Hockey deliver an outstanding program. Outside of the hockey terms you will be expected to coach a variety of sports in the Senior and Junior School in the summer term. This will be coordinated between the Director of Sport and Junior School PE & Games teacher.

We are looking for a commitment to the quality of coaching, learning and teaching in the Sports Department and the provision of an engaging and inspiring experience for the pupils. 

You will be expected to possess the following qualities:

·        A passion for sport and a desire to share this with pupils,

·        The ability to plan, prepare and deliver creative and challenging coaching to all pupils,

·        An interest in using innovative methods, including ICT, to enhance learning and teaching where appropriate,

·        Good organisational skills, complete honesty and punctuality,

·        Ability to work well as part of a team and to share ideas with colleagues

·        Experience of playing sport to a high level

·        Relevant coaching qualification, preferable to UKCC level 2

You will have excellent communications skills and a ‘can-do’ approach.

Salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role but will be in the region of £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.

Benefits

You will enjoy the excellent benefits of working with Loretto which include:

·        Generous pension scheme

·        Enhanced holiday allowance

·        Family friendly policies

·        Free lunches during term time

·        Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development

·        A range of staff benefits including Bike to Work Scheme

·        School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)

·        Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

The School is currently working on a new enhanced benefits package which will be available for the start of the new academic year in August.

Application

If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please email your completed application form and, if you wish, a covering letter to jobs@loretto.com 

Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2024 at 4.00pm (BST)

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff.

Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.

At Loretto, we're always on the lookout for new talent to enrich our strong team. We welcome diversity and encourage anyone who has the necessary skills and experience to get in touch. 

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK. Loretto School is an equal opportunities employer.