Assistant Director of Sport

Northwood College is seeking to appoint an innovative, inspirational and experienced Physical Education teacher who is fully committed to assisting the Director of Sport in maintaining the positive profile of the department. 

They will have experience of teaching academic PE, in addition to managing a busy fixture and extra-curricular programme, and be ready to develop their skills in leadership and management through the role.

This is an ideal position for someone looking to become a Director of Sport in the future. Candidates should be confident in teaching students in and out of the classroom, ranging from complete beginners to those of a high standard, offering encouragement, support and guidance as necessary. 

They should also have a record of outstanding classroom practice, with the ability to communicate in an imaginative and enthusiastic way both during theory and practical lessons. Current knowledge of specifications and pedagogy in Physical Education, in line with the academic expectations of the school, would be beneficial.

A willingness to lead by example and be proactive in dealing with changing environments is essential.

The Department:

The Physical Education Department is a positive and dedicated team of eight, led by our enthusiastic Director of Sport who is keen to develop competitive sport, whilst also encouraging participation and a love of physical activity. 

The department has some excellent facilities including a large 4 badminton court sports hall, a newly refurbished indoor 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, two netball / tennis courts, a newly resurfaced small astro-turf which caters for a further two netball courts, a hockey D and multi-use pitch, a large grass pitch and a long jump pit. There is also a 7 metre high, five line climbing wall that includes 3 auto belays and a 30 metre traversing wall.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 890 girls aged 3-18. Our aim is to empower each Northwood College pupil with the knowledge, insight and motivation to enter adult-hood a conscientious, ambitious, confident and happy member of society; one who is equipped to turn challenge into opportunity, to embrace change and innovation, to maintain a lifelong love of learning and to succeed in a path that is most advantageous to her individual strengths and aspirations. 

As the 2024 Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice, inclusion and being your authentic self is at the heart of so much of what we do at Northwood and we value each unique contribution to our community. 

We are delighted to be part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, a family of 26 all-girls’ schools situated around the country. For staff, membership of the GDST means access to unparalleled career opportunities; including cross-school collaboration and centralised high-quality training.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Good transport links 
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday 20 January 2025.

Interviews will take place w/c 27 January 2025.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.

Northwood College for Girls and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.