Information for Applicants Appointment of Sports Graduate (For September 2020) a Message from the Headteacher
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Information for Applicants Appointment of Sports Graduate (For September 2020) A message from the Headteacher Many thanks for your interest in Leicester Grammar Junior School. I hope that the following introductory notes will give you an impression of this thriving and happy school, and will help you to decide whether or not to submit an application. I firmly believe that we achieve our best when we feel valued and happy, and so my aim is for a school full of love, laughter and learning. The excellent standard of teaching, as well as the wealth of experiences on offer, enables children to grow and learn in a stimulating, supportive and secure environment, producing well-rounded, motivated children with a life-long enthusiasm for learning. I hope you may wish to be part of this warm and happy community as it goes from strength to strength. Put simply, we are determined to give the best possi- ble preparation in life to our young people. Caroline Rigby Headteacher, Leicester Grammar Junior School The School Leicester Grammar Junior School is a selective, co-educational independent day school of 390 pupils founded in 1992 for pupils aged 3-11. The School has built up a solid reputation for delivering an excellent academic education, whilst developing the all-round talents of the children in a warm and nurturing environment. The vast majority of our pupils progress to Leicester Grammar School by suc- cessfully passing the entrance test. This provides them with a seamless transi- tion in their education to a Senior School, which is second to none, and often features amongst the top one hundred independent schools in the annual A-Level league tables. Underpinning these academic successes is a caring community based upon a Christian ethos that offers an extensive co-curricular portfolio, including strong provision in music, sport and drama. The school has excellent local transport links, with both London and Birmingham under an hour away by train. Market Harborough, situated 10 miles south of Great Glen, was recently voted as one of the ‘Best Places to Live’ by the Sunday Times. The Post Person Specification We are looking for a talented graduate to assist within the PE department at The successful candidate will: Leicester Grammar Junior School (LGJS) for the fixed period September 2020 to July 2021. This post will provide an ideal training and development • have a good honours degree in a relevant subject. opportunity for a graduate looking to progress into a sports or education • have experience in coaching/ teaching sport to children. related role. The successful candidate will have a degree-level qualification • have good ICT skills, and the willingness and ability to learn new systems, in a relevant subject, coaching experience and an interest in working within a school environment. as required by the post. • have strong written and oral communication skills, and relate very well The Sports Graduate at LGJS will generally be working with pupils aged 3-11 and sensitively to pupils and staff in the School’s major games of rugby, football, athletics or cricket and will be • have a positive and enthusiastic outlook. encouraged to play a full part in the life of the PE and Games Department. • be entirely trustworthy and appropriately discreet. • be capable of displaying independence and initiative whilst also enjoying working as part of a mutually supportive team. • be committed to his/ her own professional development. • work well under pressure and be able to manage conflicting priorities. • be wholly supportive of school aims, ethos and policies/ procedures. • have an understanding of the benefits of co-education. • along with all staff at Leicester Grammar Junior School, enjoy involvement in the pastoral and co-curricular life of a busy and ambitious school com- munity. • along with all staff at Leicester Grammar Junior School, exercise his/ her responsibility for the safeguarding of young people. Above all, the successful candidate will have an infectious enthusiasm for the value and relevance of Sport in young people’s lives. These qualities and competencies will be assessed via the candidate’s appli- cation, interview and professional references and, where relevant, will be veri- fied via copies of qualifications and successful safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS clearance). Job Description The role of a Sports Graduate at Leicester Grammar School is to assist in the teaching of PE lessons, coaching teams, assisting with fixtures and administrative tasks under the guidance of the Head of PE and Games. Our Sports Graduate will be required: • to coach and assist with PE lessons, games and extra-curricular sporting ac- tivities throughout term time for pupils of all ages and abilities, across a wide variety of different sports and disciplines. • to referee/umpire, coach and/or assist in the smooth running of school fix- tures. • to promote professional standards of punctuality, presentation, discipline and sportsmanship with all pupils, taking appropriate action where necessary. • to assist the Head of PE and Games with administrative tasks as required. • to ensure the safe set up of sports equipment and that areas are left in good condition • to assist in the development of resources and share best practices with col- leagues. • to co-operate with the school in all matters concerning Health and Safety, following the School and PE department handbooks and support all of the School’s policies. • to prepare equipment and team lists for away fixtures Working at Leicester Grammar Child Protection The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Junior School children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible, or with whom he/ she comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Staff are well qualified and enthusiastic, and have high expectations of school’s Safeguarding Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the themselves and their pupils. The school has a strong reputation for pastoral duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential care, and teaching staff are committed to co-curricular activities. There is an risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any excellent and loyal support staff, who understand their vital role in contributing concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head. to pupils’ growth and achievements. Safeguarding The salary for this fixed-term post will be £12,000 for the period 1 September 2020 to 7 July 2021. The Leicester Grammar School Trust participates in the Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting Standard Life Pension Scheme for our support staff. the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in its recruit- ment procedures. Successful candidates for posts are required to undergo an Other benefits enjoyed by our staff include: enhanced DBS disclosure. • Daily lunch allowance provided by Sodexo Catering during term-time Appointment Process • Provision of LGJS sports kit • Access to Medicare health plan A completed application form and curriculum vitae, accompanied by a cov- • Free on-site parking ering letter addressed to Mrs Caroline Rigby (Headteacher, Leicester Gram- • Green Commute initiative mar junior School), should reach the school as soon as possible, and no later • First class sports facilities, including gym and pool than 9am on Monday 9 March 2020. Interviews will take place on Thursday 19 • Thriving staff common room March 2020. • Excellent staff pastoral care • Rural walking trails around the School site Applications should be emailed to Mrs Erica Parsons, HR Administrator, • On-site coffee house at [email protected]. There is no need to send a hard copy at this stage. Please refer to our website www.lgs-junior.org.uk for a fuller description of the school, and our latest news. Independent Co-educational Day School for children aged 3-11 Leicester Grammar Junior School, London Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire LE8 9FL 0116 2591950 [email protected] www.lgs-junior.org.uk Registered charity number 510809.