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DIRECTOR OF SPORT REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Role commences September 2021 REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION

This is an outstanding opportunity to assume the leadership of the Sports Department of Reigate REIGATIANS: Grammar School (RGS), Surrey. A CARING COMMUNITY The Director of Sport will build, develop and bring into WHERE CHILDREN reality a compelling vision for Sport at Reigate Grammar CAN BE THEIR BEST AND School that aligns to its status as one of the UK’s leading DO THEIR BEST fully co-educational day schools. This position will be a career-defining leadership opportunity for the successful candidate, who will shape our sporting ethos, strategy and vision, as befits our commitment to holistic education.

The successful candidate will combine a record of accomplishment of highly successful performance in the field of sport with experience and creativity. He or she must have the desire to work as part of a team with colleagues at RGS as well as our junior schools: Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School (RSM) and Chinthurst School. The Director of Sport will possess adaptability and resilience, intellect and conviction and a sport for all perspective.

First class communication skills with the gravitas to act as a credible ambassador to a range of audiences and stakeholders is crucial, particularly as community partnerships, recruitment and the development of a new sport centre facility will be an important feature of the role. This will be complemented by a personal drive and enthusiasm to establish a sustainable environment where pupils and staff can become the best versions of themselves and fulfil their potential in a rewarding and happy way. High achievement, aligned to wellbeing and happiness is a central to all we do well at Reigate Grammar School. REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL In the school’s academic culture of intellectual freedom, the structure of the curriculum means that students receive a strong grounding in core subjects but can elect to pursue Alderman, Henry Smith, founded Reigate Grammar any area of interest. In the elective curriculum, one School in 1675. For over 345 years, young people student may learn to trade stocks while another deepens have been educated on the same site, in the heart their understanding of French literature. It is a challenging of Reigate, an historic market town in the east of and balanced education, equipping students for the Surrey at the foothills of the North Downs in an opportunities and demands of their future lives and allowing area of outstanding natural beauty. them to explore their personal passions.

RGS is a leading HMC independent co-educational day The first line of the school’s most recent ISI report asserts school. It is a highly successful, happy and exciting school, that ‘the quality of the students’ achievements and learning which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to is exceptional’. The first co-ed day school to achieve this rare boys and girls that will prepare them for the modern world. accolade. RGS’ approach to teaching and learning melds Like the school song, To Be a Pilgrim, we emphasise to all expert teaching knowledge with a modern, innovative our students that they are on a journey of noble purpose, approach to pedagogy with a judicious use of technology, to have an impact and to make the world a better place. inspirational and personalised teaching and learning is at the We aim to educate the whole child and offer a broad range centre of the vision and requires expert teachers. The school of experiences for all. We are an inclusive school and, built is one of a small number of world-class schools to have been upon the vision of our founder, are committed to social a global pioneer in High Performance Learning, focusing on mobility and the provision of bursaries through wider the development of global citizens, advanced performers access and a supportive Reigatian community. and enterprising learners.

Outcomes at the school are world-class with 96% of A Level Good Schools Guide 2019 “Happy Kids Great Results” entries graded A*, A or B, with the typical Reigatian securing three A grades. On average, 97% of RGS students go on to Reigate Grammar School caters for over 1050 students Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top universities and aged 11 to 18. Another 600 students are educated at medical schools. In 2019, RGS was named Independent School Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir school and of the Year for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the TES Chinthurst School, RGS’s junior and nursery schools – both Awards – the most important element of any great education. recently short-listed for UK Independent Prep School of In that same year, we also received the award of school of the the Year. RGS offers the very best academic education with year for community outreach and most recently, in October equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a rich 2020, Reigate Grammar School was named Public School extra-curricular programme. RGS has a distinctive of the Year by Tatler, the school Oscars. educational philosophy and a strong ethos of pastoral care underpinning a well-rounded education. The House system Shaun Fenton, Headmaster, acknowledged as one of the has some clearly defined aims: for everyone to feel part of outstanding educational leaders in this country, was a team; to allow leadership to be nurtured; talent to shine; elected Chairman of HMC in 2018-19 and most recently confidence to surge; teamwork to flourish and competitive awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for services spirit to develop. to Education. REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SPORT AT RGS and country in a wide variety of sports. The main aim of our Athlete Development Programme is to give students a solid foundation from which they can excel across a range of Reigate Grammar School is renowned for its sport sports and activities before possibly choosing to specialise as and prowess on the games field. Our aim is to they mature through school. Delivered in partnership with provide all students with a sports programme that industry organisation Arete Performance, the programme will foster a lifelong involvement in sport. also utilises expertise in nutrition, conditioning, sports psychology and leadership to develop the skills and We believe in the power of sport in creating good characteristics of elite sport. The programme also provides people. Our games and physical education programmes the support student may need to balance their training and are designed to facilitate both the pursuit of excellence competition commitments with their academic, social and and sport for all – offering a wide range of activities and family lives. The Sports department, in partnership with the sporting opportunities through diversification which puts year group teams and academic staff, works hard to provide the development of young people at the centre of all we all students with an environment where they can have fun, do – promoting lifelong participation, through a student learn valuable skills and build up a positive association with cantered approach, within a varied sporting programme. sport and physical activity.

There are many opportunities to represent Team The Sports department consists of a number of staff who Reigate in teams or individually across a range of have played and coached at a high level and continue to do competitive sports as well as recreational activities within so. We are assisted by academic teachers and professional a varied co-curricular programme. Many of these fixtures coaches giving students access to the best possible coaching for more traditional sports take place at RGS Hartswood across all abilities. We work with outstanding community where we have 32 acres of playing fields which include partners to ensure that students have access to the most two all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis and up to date coaching and facilities available. numerous grass pitches which host cricket, rugby, football, athletics and Ultimate Frisbee fixtures to name a few. At As part of the current sporting vision, Team Reigate the school site there is an indoor swimming pool, dance has a coaching strategy, which is continuously evolving studio, netball courts, fitness suites, conditioning gym, – challenging students and staff to be creative and multi-use games area (MUGA) and a sports hall. developing resilient young men and women who value both fun and hard work. Our coaching philosophy revolves around and seeing the value in both fun and hard work. We challenge students #Team Reigate has seven core elements: to become resilient and creative sports people and create Respect – 360 degree a positive environment where student athletes feel Enjoy winning, learn from losing confident and express themselves and learn new skills. It is not what happens to us it is how we respond Good people We have a strong history of supporting the development Accept and respect the match official’s decision of talented sportsmen and women with a large number Team first – always of students going on to represent their counties, region Embrace positive behaviours REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

THE JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an outstanding opportunity to assume the • Develop a staffing structure and framework (roles leadership of sport at Reigate Grammar School and & responsibilities); take our provision to the next level by developing a • Work with the Head of Academic PE to support shared vision for the future to enable students at outstanding outcomes in examination Physical Education RGS to fulfil their potential, both personal and team at GCSE, A Level and BTEC. goals. Sport is central to the school’s purpose and • Direct, manage and support Heads of Sport and provision of a well-rounded education. As a fully individual coaches in their roles, ensuring coaching co-educational day school, we aspire to be the best programmes, schemes of work and session plans are in class within the UK independent schools sector. coherent as well as sport administration; The successful candidate will bring into reality a • Manage sports staff (full-time/part-time) sensitively and compelling vision for the future provision of sport at through partnership and collaboration enabling RGS and play a pivotal role in the realisation of our professional development and advancement to flourish; new sports centre, which is currently at the planning • Utilise state-of-the-art tools for sports analysis and stage. We are looking for an inspirational leader who coaching; can inspire both students, staff and parents and build • Develop and be responsible for the Athlete Development strong local partnerships. Programme (mentoring) and work closely with Admissions, PR & Marketing to develop strong links; MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop an outreach and scouting programme to identify • Take the lead role in the management of sport at RGS, and attract top athletes to RGS; both in the Games and Physical Education departments; • Have oversight for the sports scholarship programme; • Coach and lead by example; • Create, coordinate and manage a performance athlete • Manage and be responsible for all staff involved with programme as well as coaching pathways to include sport at RGS, including: Heads of Sport; PE staff; coaching personal development plans, conditioning, mentoring and and support staff; performance review; • Work with and inspire the student body; • Coordinate and be responsible for our sport events • Plan, coordinate and manage the coaching programme programme and major events; and develop our performance language, philosophy and • Maintain a strong presence within the school and local culture at RGS that achieves success; community; • Maintain links with professional bodies and keep up to • Establish strong links, collaborations and relationships date with current thinking in the coaching of sport, and with local groups, clubs and associations; also ensuring that academic staff who help with sport • Be responsible for the Sport budget and liaise with the keep up to date with coaching methods and legislation Bursar; that affects the coaching or playing of individual sports. • Review fixture lists and set targets for all sport and individuals; • Ensure that a strategic plan delivers sporting excellence • Be responsible for the strategy and decision-making with at RGS and enables students to fulfil their potential and sport tours and external visits to ensure that they fit with appreciate the value and importance of health-related the coaching and sports development programme; fitness; • Be responsible for sport equipment and facilities, • Ensure the fair distribution of facilities and equipment particularly RGS Hartswood and the development of this between individual sports, and between boys and girls. and other school sites; • Lead the Hartswood Group which manages this sport • Liaise and collaborate with our junior schools, Reigate facility; St Mary’s (RSM) and Chinthurst to help create a joined- • Ensure that we are compliant with Health & Safety and up strategy for sport from 3-18; protect the general wellbeing of children and staff; • Understand the need to develop performance athletes • Investigate ways of increasing commercial income from and teams, with an appreciation for the need to the use of our sporting facilities and to include encourage participation and enjoyment for all; opportunities for holiday camps; REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

• Liaise with professional bodies and external agencies; THE PERSON SPECIFICATION • Be responsible for the corporate sports brand and liaise The right person will have the vision, drive, work ethic and with the Head of Business Development; Kukri Sports personal qualities to lead RGS to be even more successful Ltd; and SWOTs (our school uniform supplier); and known for sporting excellence in the future. A great • Work closely with the Head of Foundation to identify deal has been achieved in recent times at RGS, there is and deliver possible fundraising initiatives and income support from the Headmaster and Governors now to take streams; things on to the next level. • Work with the Headmaster, Bursar and Head of Business Development on the successful delivery of the Vision for We are looking for an outstanding individual/role model Sport plan and future facility provision and use at RGS; that will lead, inspire and continue to transform the culture • Liaise with the Marketing, Admissions and Events team to of sport at RGS. He/she will be a strategic thinker and develop our social media platforms (e.g. Reigate Active) have a sophisticated understanding of performance and other forms of collateral; programming, development and management. As the public • Attend relevant meetings; open days; entry assessments face of sport at RGS, the Director of Sport will possess the as necessary; necessary commitment, drive and enthusiasm to drive • Produce reports and detailed analysis as appropriate; forward our sporting vision and deliver its core objectives. • Set the tone for sport within our community, providing The successful candidate will lead from the front; have an stability and confidence, harnessing the creative energies outstanding sporting CV (whether through individual and enthusiasm of others to ensure clarity and focus; performance or through coaching success); have a strong • Additional tasks as appropriate, with the requirement for interest in a range of sports and have the ability to inspire out of hours and weekend commitments, that is in the those around them through excellent communication skills spirit of this appointment. and an engaging personality.

Through fluency and persuasion, he/she will be able to handle difficult situations and actively solve problems in a sensitive and mature manner.

The Director of Sport is directly responsible to the Headmaster for the delivery and management of sport at RGS. He/she will receive support and guidance from the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

We are very open to candidates for varying fields of activity and experience whether directly from schools or from professional sport. REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS Essential • Reigate Grammar School has its own salary scale, which • To have performed/coached at a very high level; is substantially above the national scales. • To have relevant qualifications and experience relevant • All teaching staff are automatically members of the to this position; pension scheme run by the Teachers’ Pensions Agency, • To have a successful record of achievement with coaching which is transferable between all UK schools. programmes and performance; • Children of staff may be educated at Reigate Grammar • Strategic thinker able to develop a strong vision, devise School, Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory School and Choir strategic plans and show impact; School or Chinthurst School at substantially reduced • To be highly professional, diligent, organised and rates. Candidates are invited to enquire about this at trustworthy; interview. • To be passionate about sport and the transformational • There is a one year probationary period, with notice impact it can have on young people; of one term on either side, after which the post will be • Experience in working with a diverse range of confirmed as permanent. Notice will then be two terms. stakeholders with complimentary but differing priorities; • Lunch is provided free of charge during term time. • A creative and innovative thinker to maximise • All staff have access to the school swimming pool and opportunities; fitness room at designated times, free of charge. • Good people skills with ability to influence and persuade; • Successful applicants will be required to make an • Competent use of IT; enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring • The ability to present and project ideas effectively to Services and to complete an Online Pre-Placement an audience; Medical Questionnaire. • To have a degree or equivalent (relevant) professional qualifications and experience; • To have experience and worked with young people in an educational or coaching environment.

Desirable • To have performed at representative level in youth and adult life; • To have professional recognition and standing; • Have strong and established contacts/network in professional sports.

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SAFEGUARDING APPLICATIONS Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and Applicants are asked to complete the Application Form promoting the welfare of children and young people and and Supplementary Form (which are also available on expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants our website) and send them with a supporting statement should read the school’s Safeguarding policy (available on addressed to the Headmaster as soon as possible and by our website) and are required to declare any criminal 9.00am on Wednesday 20 January 2021 at the latest. convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related Please do not send a separate curriculum vitae. Applications to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo will be considered in the order in which they are received, child protection screening appropriate to the post, including and the school reserves the right to make an appointment checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring prior to the closing date. Short-listed candidates will be Services. Full details are given on the application form. invited for interview.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Within your application letter we would be grateful Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities if could indicate where you saw this position, whether it employer and welcomes applications from appropriately was from the TES Publications, the TES Online, Eteach qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual or another source. orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in and sent (by letter or by email) to the address below. selection and recruitment. Mrs Dawn Holmes Head of Human Resources Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate RH2 0QS 01737 222231 [email protected] REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

REIGATE: SCHOOL LOCATION

The RGS campus is on its original 1675 site in the historic market town of Reigate within an area of outstanding natural beauty and just 32 minutes from central London by train. Adjacent to junction 8 of the M25 London orbital, it is only a 15-minute drive to Gatwick Airport and 30 minutes from London Heathrow.

The school benefits from excellent facilities, including: • A new £8m Sixth Form and Learning Resource Centre at the heart of the campus • 32 acres of sports ground including a hockey centre with two flood-lit all-weather pitches, rugby, cricket and football pitches • Swimming pool • New Drama studios • Music school

The school is currently within the planning phase for the construction and development of a state-of-the-art sports centre on the town centre campus.

 Having the complete set of alluring attributes makes Reigate one of the most desirable places to live in Britain. The Sunday Times REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Reigate Grammar School is a company limited by guarantee and also a charity (Reg. No. 1081898).