About the role Assistant Sports Coach, Part Time, Term Time Only Salary: FTE £26,225. Actual salary will be based on part time hours worked Oakfield Preparatory School, Dulwich, London, SE21 8HP An Education Development Trust school for 410 children aged 2-11 years We are looking to recruit a part time enthusiastic and inspirational Girls’ Sports Coach (term time only). We are looking to speak to candidates who are experienced in a variety of sports but especially those who have trained girls in Netball, Football and/or Hockey. If you are passionate about teaching and learning in sport and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you. We would also be happy to hear from graduates looking to gain experience prior to starting a PGCE qualification. We are looking for someone who will: Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational Have high expectations of behaviour Work under the direction and guidance of the Director of Sport Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff We can offer: Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues Hours: 21 hours per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday) term time only Deadline for applications: Friday 28 June 2024. Interviews: To take place face to face at Oakfield School with the School Business Manager and the Director of Sport. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website. Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check. At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. About the organisation The motto at Oakfield Preparatory School is: 'A World of Opportunity' based on our 6 core values (the 6Cs) of Collaboration, Courage, Creativity, Care, Challenge and Curiosity. These values are tangible, present in all meetings and decisions, every lesson plan and at the root of what drives every member of staff: to equip children with the wide range of personal qualities essential to thrive in tomorrow's world, while instilling traditional principles of discipline, courtesy and respect. The school is passionate about delivering an education of the highest quality which encourages our children to be the best that they can be. Oakfield is a vibrant independent preparatory school in the heart of Dulwich. It is an exciting community where everyone feels valued and respected. Children are treated as individuals, nurtured and cared for – we stimulate high academic achievement by building self-esteem.