BCIS Sport Coach (Gymnastics)
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of role
To enthuse students about the sport that you teach and contribute towards their enjoyment of, and success in learning
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Responsible to The Head Gymnastics Coach, Director of Sport and Head of School for all aspects of the role
Responsible for
The designated students in assigned Sport Academies/ECA’s, school teams and student athletes of BCIS.
Responsibilities
To actively support and promote the BCIS Mission, Vision and Values
To align teaching practices with the BCIS Learning Principles within the Sport learning environment
To apply all school policies as related to staff and students
Key tasks
Learning and teaching
- Liaise with the Director of Sport and other coaching colleagues to plan, prepare, teach and evaluate schemes of work that are specific to the sport programmes/academies at BCIS.
- Ensure that all planning and preparation caters for the individual needs of all students
- Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies aligned with the BCIS Learning Principles in order to match objectives and meet the needs of all students through differentiation and group focus
- Establish a learning environment that supports the BCIS Learning Principles in practice
- Analyse assessment results and use these to inform planning for individual learners and groups as a whole
- Plan trips and events that are related to sport and the development of programmes to enhance the students’ learning in collaboration with the Director of Sport.
- Cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable
- Meet regularly with other Sport department members and teachers to participate in discussions, feedback and planning sessions
- Communicate and cooperate effectively with homeroom teachers and the ECA Coordinator to ensure students are supported
- Facilitate and promote positive relationships between home and school
- Report and communicate to parents about events through designated communication channels
- Be available to parents at other mutually agreed times as needed
Professional Development
- Participate in the school, department and individual review process (School Self-Evaluation)
- Actively seek opportunities for CPD/ professional learning in order to keep up to date with current best practice in coaching
- Attend such meetings, workshops and courses provided in school which support the School Improvement Plan
- Provide appropriate CPD/ professional learning for colleagues as needed
General
- Participate in the organisation and running of extra curricula activities and academies, and attend and participate in the organisation of school events, productions and sporting events (onsite and offsite) when required
- Take responsibility for Health and Safety matters for the area within you teach and report any matters that are a hazard; thus ensuring that adequate safety precautions are taken with the students
- Follow the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times
- Ensure that students are released from their ECA/Academy to their parents at dismissal time
- Ensure that all behaviour issues are dealt with in accordance with the BCIS Behaviour Policy
- Supervise areas of the school as outlined in the Supervision Duty Rota
- Be a role model for students and ensure adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct
- Carry out other related duties as required by the Director of Sport/Head of School
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.