Hockey and Games Coach (Stamford School)
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Salary: £31,445 per annum.
Education Phase: Through School
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Monday, 21st April 2025
Interview Date: Friday 2nd May 2025
About us
Stamford School is a large, co-educational Day and Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.
Stamford is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging. Our students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and we have a broad social mix that our parents greatly value.
We strive to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity and encourages a love of learning. Stamford strives to offer an outstanding, contemporary education. Our students leave us with a flexible, adaptable mindset and an approach to learning that equips them to face the challenges and opportunities of their future.
We also believe that a student’s emotional well-being is paramount to their overall success. Our Pastoral care system is embedded in our daily school life, ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and understood. We foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents, promoting open communication and a sense of belonging within our school community.
We are proud to offer a well-rounded education packed with opportunities beyond the classroom.
Job Description
Stamford School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Hockey & games coach to support our hockey programme (Year 3 - 13).
The successful candidate will coach hockey to all age groups and will be expected to contribute to other major sports. The role entails assisting the Director of hockey in delivering the busy and successful hockey programme through the provision of coaching, training and fixtures across the school week including Saturdays.
The Physical Education & Sports Department at Stamford School comprises of a team of 15 full time specialist teachers alongside a further seven full time sport specific specialist coaches and a number of external coaches.
This is a term-time only position, that attracts an annual salary of £31,445 per annum (actual for term-time only).
Desired Criteria
1. FIH level 3.
2. Played or coached in the performance level of the game.
3. A good track record of successfully managing teams of staff & students.
4. EH Sessional coach of worldwide equivalent.
5. Experience of teaching and coaching in both participation & performance.
6. Be an approachable team with an ability to inspire others to work collaboratively.
7. High level communication skills with excellent time management.
8. A proven track record in engaging and motivating young players.
9. Sets and maintains high standards in all aspects of the role and personal presentation.
Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025, with interviews to be booked for the 2nd May 2025.
Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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