Monkton Combe School
Bath and North East Somerset
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
Approx Lent
Apply by:
2 October 2024
Job overview
Head of Sport: Individual Sports
Full-time, Maternity cover
Start date: Lent term 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Head of Sport (maternity cover) to join our hardworking and friendly Sports department working across the whole school. We welcome applications from individuals with extensive coaching or competitive experiences.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional and versatile coach with experience of performing and/or coaching in at least 2 of our main Individual sports and fitness provisions across the whole school.
Swimming, Strength & Conditioning, Athletics, Cross-Country, Triathlon are all important elements of the role.
Applications from candidates who have a high level of expertise in one or two areas will be just as welcome as an application from someone who can offer skills and knowledge across the board.
This position would report to and work under the Director and Assistant Director of Sport to deliver their sports effectively.
Safeguarding
Monkton Combe School is 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.
How to apply
Closing date: 2nd October 2024
You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively, you should write to the HR department (recruitment@monkton.org.uk) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department on 01225 721181.
Attached documents
Head of Sport Role Mat Cover - Individual Sports Candidate Information Pack.pdf
1.58MB
About Monkton Combe School
Monkton Combe School is an independent, co-educational, mainstream, all-through school, catering for children aged 2-18. Situated just a mile from Bath, in Somerset, the school takes boarders and day pupils. It maintains a strong Christian ethos and is proud of its exam results and reputation for good pastoral care.
Monkton Combe School was founded as a senior school in 1868 by Reverend Francis Pocock. Now 400 boys and girls attend Monkton Senior.
Monkton pre-prep was founded in 1937 and caters for 120 boys and girls aged 2-7. In September 2016 it moved from Combe Down to a new building on the prep school site.
Girls joined the school in 1992 when Clarendon School merged with Monkton Combe. Clarendon continues to flourish as a girls’ boarding house at the school.
Principal
Christopher Wheeler
Values and vision
Monkton Combe School’s values are summarised by "confidence, integrity, humility and service". Its vision is to inspire young people to become confident, kind and ambitious adults who live fulfilling lives.
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