Uppingham School is seeking to appoint three Placement Sports Coaches with experience in any of our most popular sports - rugby, hockey, cricket, badminton, cross country, swimming, netball, tennis and athletics. Applications are also welcomed from those with an interest in athletic development, nutrition or sports data analysis.
Uppingham’s vision for sport is to create an environment where all pupils can achieve success and enjoyment – at whatever level they wish to participate, and our Placement Sports Coaches will have the opportunity to be part of this vision.
The role encompasses coaching and providing administrative support for sport within the School, a co-educational independent senior school in central England, and may also include coaching at some Prep Schools as part of our outreach programme.
Our Placement Sports Coaches will be involved within practical PE lessons, athletic development sessions, extra-curricular clubs, coaching a variety of sport across a wide range of ages and abilities, and supporting the Sports Department with administration.
The successful candidates will be enthusiastic team players with a love of sport. They are expected to be equally committed to participation and performance in sport, and able to engage and motivate pupils. The successful candidates will also be integral members of our busy seven-day-a-week boarding school community and will be engaged within the boarding houses.
We welcome applications from specialists in one of the above sports as well as all rounders with several strings to their bow.
During your placement, we can offer you:
* Shared accommodation for the academic year with bills included, beginning at the end of August
* Meals during term-time
* Coaching delivery of up to 16 hours per week
* Be mentored by and work alongside Level 4/5 coaches in a range of sports
* Attachment to a boarding house, additionally assisting with house trips and events
* A small CPD budget to enable further development during the placement
* Additional employment during summer and Easter school holidays may be available through Uppingham Enterprises (subject to successful application)
These placements are anticipated to be highly desired, and therefore early applications are encouraged.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members, you will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
* 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
* Discount on School fees
* Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
* 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
* Westfield healthcare
* Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* In house Occupational Health Service
* Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches during term-time
* Free annual Flu vaccinations
* Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
* Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
* Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Wednesday 12th February 2025.
Early applications are encouraged.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.