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Basketball Coach

Job details
Posting date: 03 October 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 17 October 2024
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8JE
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 15a5ad8b-5418-49cb-8c4b-159c3238a8d5

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Holy Trinity school is seeking an elite experienced coach with immediate effect, to coach the girls Academy programme. It is with immense gratitude that we wish Kyla Nelson the very best of luck with her future careerhaving accepted a coaching role at a University in Canada. The role at HTS will include all duties and responsibilities in maintaining and improving the successes within the girls 6th form academy along with assisting on the boys side.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated coach to join a professional coaching team in delivering an elite basketball programme within the school and alongside a National League programme with Sussex Storm. The school competes in the Academies Basketball League (CBL tier 2) and in national and county competitions for years 7-14 student athletes. Basketball is at the heart of the academy programme, with a professional approach across the board.

The role is ideal for a coach who would like the opportunity to develop and progress their coaching career. We are looking for someone with excellent basketball knowledge, combined with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

The school’s partnership with Sussex Storm Basketball Club will allow a separate working arrangement to be made directly with the club for additional hours, which will require the flexibility to work regularly at weekends and some evenings. In this role the successful candidate should have knowledge and understanding of the game of basketball and the operation of club basketball.

What the school offers its staff

Holy Trinity is a Voluntary Aided Church of England school of 1250 students aged 11 to 19. We are a vibrant multi-faith, multi-cultural community underpinned by core Christian values. Our vision is to be a centre of excellence for learning inspired by Christian values where everyone person in our school community fulfils their potential. We pride ourselves in the pastoral care and development of all students. We are located in Crawley, West Sussex.

Further details about the role

The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements as set out in the Person Specification which accompanies the Job Description. Presentation of the Application Form and covering letter will form part of the selection process as will practical testing and interviews on the day. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on the date indicated.

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.

Application forms and details about the post are attached and on the website. All enquiries and completed application forms with covering letter / statement should be sent to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by the closing date or earlier.

We are seeking candidates who will commit to upholding our values and ethos as a faith school; however, although desirable, applicants do not need to be a practising Christian.

NB: The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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