Head of College Sport - Cape Town, South Africa - Inspired

Inspired

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

3 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL
ROLE SUMMARY:
Excellence in administrative and planning tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills, especially clear and accurate communication, with all stakeholders.
To promote the progress and wellbeing of individuals and groups assigned to them.
To manage coaching across the summer and winter season, and to coach if the need arises.
Attend all AGMs of sports codes
Appoint and manage teacher sport managers and parttime coaches
Interview, select and contract all parttime coaches
Draw up and communicate all fixture lists
Manage fixture bookings, catering, venues etc
Be present at all fixtures and visibly support all sports
Manage parent and coach communications in a professional manner
Manage interhouse events e.g. athletics and swimming events
Manage all sports' awards events i.e. sports awards assemblies; sports' dinners etc
Oversee the colours' committee and colours' awards
Manage extramurals and administration
Manage extramural photographs and magazine articles
Keep sports' notice boards and announcements updated

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend staff meetings, assemblies and parent liaison meetings
Manage equipment and keep control of stock
Manage sporting uniforms
Manage behaviour related to all sporting codes on and off the field
Manage sports' tours
Host sporting guests and manage these events
Coordinate and manage school camps and tours
Coordinate and manage transport for College Sport
To develop strategic plans for each sporting code for the next 35 years
Attend regular, scheduled meetings with the Executive Head
To lead our strategy to achieve and sustain excellence in Education through Sport in a competitive environment.
To evaluate, reflect on and refine coaching and teaching practice.
To undertake continuous professional development.
To produce a playing experience and educational resources that are always of a high standard.
To commit to serving the community.
To attend all occasions appropriate for the position.
To set and mark relevant exams and all other associated forms of student evaluation.
To be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of students.
To undertake any other reasonable tasks that the College Head determine.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
Adaptable style that drives for high performance
A rich understanding in the areas of Sport
Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student and team welfare
Ability to judge learning and coaching effectiveness
Excellent preparation and planning
Assessment of student and coaching outcomes to enhance performance
A minimum of
3 years' experience leading Sport; personal coaching excellence and the ability to lead a team to sustain high performance.
The ability to teach with excellence in Physical Education from Grade 12
Appropriate legal right to work in a South African school
Certified Teaching Status
Certified Coaching Standards
SACE accreditation
COVID vaccination certificate

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and preemployment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.