At Claires Court, we are looking to appoint a Rowing Coach, to join our existing team. You will coach students from our senior girls' and boys'.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support children both within the classroom and through small group work.

Rowing CoachMaidenhead, Berkshire

Part time (21.5 hours, all year round), PermanentCompetitive salary dependent on experience Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Claires Court is an independent school providing inspiring education for girls and boys in the heart of Maidenhead, Berkshire.

Our aim is to develop our boys and girls to succeed in life and we achieve this by having a strong and coherent learning philosophy, called the Claires Court Essentials. This is underpinned by our Key Values and together they help develop happy young people with deep feelings of self-worth and self-belief.

The Role:

This is a part-time post working 21.5 hours per week all year round. Rowing sessions will primarily be in the afternoon.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking coach, or a competitive and passionate rower, who is committed to their own development and co-creating an engaging environment for our students to learn and progress to a national racing standard.

To be successful in this role, you must:

Have relevant experience in a similar role, as a coach or be highly experienced and committed rowerBe able to create a training programme for the teams you are working withTake full responsibility for the year groups and students you are working withBe patient, with the ability to inspire confidence in othersBe able to work using your own initiative and have a commitment to working within the teamBe skilled in building excellent working relationships with students and colleaguesBe flexible in your approach to work, with the ability to work outside normal working hours, as some weekend and evening work will be required Above all, you must want the very best for our students and be prepared to put their needs first. You recognise the importance of educating the whole child within a broad curricular and co-curricular programme, and of achieving high standards.

In return, we offer a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training. If this sounds like an opportunity that you're interested in, don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply for the Rowing Coach role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this educational position based in Maidenhead, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

No agencies please.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

We 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.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the school will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).? This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered 'spent' or 'unspent'.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are "protected" and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.? Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.? Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with the client: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

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