This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Golf professional to work with the school on a self-employed basis, leading the development of our young golfers as they either embark on, or develop further, their learning journey. Demonstrable experience operating as a professional Golf coach is essential, whilst experience of working with young people is desirable. We are in the very fortunate position of having recently opened a fully functional Golf simulator on the school site. The ‘Westy’, houses a brand-new Foresight GC Quad Home Golf Simulator with Golf ball data: “The world’s most advanced launch monitor is ideal for the world’s best virtual golf experience”. “Power your simulator with the same launch monitor technology used on tour”. “The most true-to-life golf simulation experience for any-time, any-weather golf.” To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have a genuine passion for working with children and young people, coaching high performing, potential high performing, and novice golfers. There is also scope for you to have usage of the simulator for external golf lessons, when not in use by the school. Further information regarding this aspect and facilities usage and charging will be available at interview. MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY Hours of work term time only: Tues 15:15 17:15 (2 hours) Weds 17:15 18:15 (1 hour) Thurs 11:30 13:00 & 17:15 19:15 (3.5 hours) The post is a self-employed one, and as such candidates must be registered as self-employed with HMRC, and take responsibility for their own taxes, insurances, invoicing etc. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies. To apply, please click on 'apply for job'. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the required qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are more likely to only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you think you have what it takes to join us. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. If you have a disability and require any assistance with the recruitment and selection process, please contact tsrecruittauntonschool.co.uk SAFEGUARDING Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted. Offers of employment and contractor agreements are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences. It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature. For more information, please visit this link to our school policies including child protection and recruitment: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports CLOSING DATE The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight 4th Dec 2024, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made. On-site interviews in person will take place on Monday 9th Dec. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.