Assistant Head of Sport (Secondary)

Job Title: Assistant Head of Sport (Secondary)

Department: Sport

Our Purpose at The Alice Smith School

Our school song reflects our origins: 'Soon there were two, who were joined by a few.' Alice Smith began a movement with just two individuals, sparking a positive wave of change. She inspired other families to join her, creating a nurturing environment for countless learners and establishing a second home for many.

In that same spirit, we continue to uphold the Alice Smith ethos by nurturing a compassionate community that encourages our students to explore the world with courage, curiosity, and kindness.

Together, we strive to create a brighter future.

Our mission is anchored in our three strategic pillars:

Our People

We are a diverse collective of experts and inquisitive minds working together to redefine education and facilitate learning in a rapidly changing world.

Our Students

We empower our students to navigate diverse paths with courage and curiosity, within an environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Our World

We are a connected community that learns, innovates, and explores together.

The Opportunity (Role Overview)

The Assistant Head of Sport is a crucial position that assists the Director of Sport (DoS) in nurturing a strong professional culture defined by collaborative teamwork and engaging professional discussions. This role involves providing professional leadership and management in designated areas as directed by the DoS, ensuring that program staff function effectively as a unified team, maintaining high program quality, optimizing resource use, upholding academic standards, and pursuing ongoing improvement. Creativity and innovation are essential to the team’s teaching and learning approach, with a range of competitive local and regional events scheduled throughout the academic year.

Responsibilities/Duties:

As a vital educational leader, the Assistant Head of Sport must demonstrate strong leadership and management capabilities, inspiring and challenging all staff and students to achieve excellence by:

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Building trust and confidence

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Encouraging team commitment among colleagues and students

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Motivating and inspiring staff and students

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Utilizing analytical thinking

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Taking proactive steps to enhance the quality of student experiences

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Adhering to the school's policies and procedures

Line Management Responsibilities:

The Assistant Head of Sport reports directly to the Director of Sport and will support specific areas of responsibility, which may include:

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Leading designated program leaders and sports coaches

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Advocating for excellence within the sports program

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Fostering celebration, achievement, and progress

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Engaging with the broader community

Main Tasks:

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Build trust and confidence through personal practice and a proactive, solution-focused approach to enhancing session delivery and sports offerings

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Communicate proactively, collaborating with the DoS to ensure timely and clear information regarding sports programs, events, and fixtures

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Promote high-quality professional dialogue that encourages collaboration and supports individual and team professional development

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Assist the DoS in guiding the professional learning trajectory for the team, identifying and utilizing school-based and external professional development opportunities, and integrating insights into training and support

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Support both internal and external staff involved in the sports program by establishing clear expectations, providing appropriate safeguarding training, communication channels, resources, and constructive feedback

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Actively monitor performance and address issues as they arise; collaborate with the DoS to clarify expectations, implement support strategies, and set clear improvement goals

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Assist the DoS in overseeing the health and safety of physical learning environments and facilities, work with Maintenance and SLT when necessary, and conduct risk assessments for all events, fixtures, and tournaments

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Demonstrate exemplary teaching practices and a commitment to professional growth, seeking opportunities for pedagogical innovation, collaboration, and sharing best practices within the team

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Assist the DoS in ensuring the sports program is well-resourced to meet the needs of all students, including preparing, presenting, and negotiating the annual sports program budget

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Collaborate with the DoS and the Primary Head of Sport to arrange entries for all SEASAC, FOBISIA, and AIMS competitions, ensuring team selections are based on fair and transparent criteria with each team assigned a dedicated coach

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Help organize local fixtures and tournaments

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Support the House Leader in coordinating inter-house sports events as directed by the DoS

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Assist the DoS in keeping notice boards and SOCS updated for students regarding all sports fixtures (including current team rosters, results, awards, photographs, and other relevant information)

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Help the DoS in monitoring and enhancing student engagement and performance within the sports program

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Celebrate student achievements through the school’s recognition and achievement frameworks

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Assist the DoS in effectively communicating pertinent information to parents regarding school sports fixtures and competitions, including selection letters, newsletters, match reports, future updates, presentations, phone calls, and problem-solving, while ensuring adherence to the parent code of conduct

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Participate in and support school events and initiatives through active involvement and collaboration

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Uphold the school's reputation and standing in the community at all times

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Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, report any concerns, and take necessary steps to maintain a safe environment

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Exhibit professionalism, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Adhere to the school's policies and procedures

All staff members are responsible for prioritizing safeguarding in our operations, adopting a whole-school approach. Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available on our website.

Review

This job description should be considered alongside the WS Teacher JD, which it builds upon, and the KLASS Teachers’ Code of Professional Practice.

All staff are responsible for ensuring that safeguarding is central to all we do, adopting a whole-school approach. Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for further information.

Safe Recruitment Practices:

As a school comprising a diverse group of experts, we adhere to recruitment practices that meet the highest international standards. We conduct thorough pre-employment checks on candidate references and verify qualifications. For more information regarding the School's 'Pre-Appointment Checks,' please reach out to our People and Culture representative, as processes may vary for individuals of different nationalities.

We place great emphasis on thorough scrutiny of checks, which are vital for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students. By upholding stringent recruitment practices, we aim to create a nurturing and protected learning atmosphere for all our students.

The responsibilities of this role may evolve over time to meet the changing needs of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the reasonable discretion of the Head of School and school leadership in light of those evolving requirements and in consultation with the post holder.