Sports Coach - Whole College

Join our vibrant team at Brighton College Dubai! We are expanding and are looking for outstanding teachers to join us immediately.

Person Specification:

• Essential traits include the ability to function both independently and as part of a team, presenting a warm, engaging, and approachable demeanor to parents, students, and colleagues. Dependability and respectfulness are key.
• A Level or equivalent qualification is necessary.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science or a related field is preferred.
• A coaching qualification in one or more of the sports offered at the school is desirable.
• Recent engagement in continuing professional development is expected.
• Experience in coaching and/or officiating in football and cricket is required.
• A Level 2 Swimming Teaching certificate is a plus.
• Previous experience in the independent or private school sector is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
• Ability to work positively and effectively with parents, outside agencies, and colleagues is necessary.
• Familiarity with ICT to enhance teaching and learning, particularly with Microsoft 365, is beneficial.
• A strong history of professional development with a proactive attitude toward participating in CPD and the College’s performance development reviews and appraisal processes is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Director of Sport and other members of the PE team to ensure the development of students, including maintaining professional standards of punctuality, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Adopt a forward-thinking approach to ongoing department development.
• Work with the Middle Leadership Team to support the school’s vision, mission, and values.
• Assist in delivering high-quality PE lessons.
• Coach a team in a specific sport each academic term.
• Support our Co-Curricular programme at Brighton College Dubai, which includes morning CCAs starting at 6:30 am and after-school activities from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with an expectation to run at least four sessions per week.
• Participate in the school-wide professional development programme.
• Take responsibility for your own professional growth.
• Share in supervisory and general duties as needed.
• Provide coverage for absent colleagues.
• Be available during the school day and, if necessary, outside of school hours to support operations.
• Attend school events and engage in the broader school community.
• Act as an ambassador for the College at all times, both within the school and throughout the United Arab Emirates.

Pastoral:

• Show a genuine interest in each child's personal and domestic circumstances, fostering their personal and social development.
• Actively promote the social, moral, and cultural ethos of the College community.
• Create a supportive environment by being aware of and fully compliant with all College policies, including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and Anti-Bullying Policy.
• Be familiar with the College’s Health and Safety policies and proactively ensure the safety of all members of the College community at all times.
• Encourage exemplary behavior and a responsible attitude among all students.
• Be aware of and act in accordance with all policies related to child safeguarding.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Foster pride in the College among students through high standards of dress, behavior, and commitment.
• Ensure that all communications are addressed appropriately and promptly.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies, Productions, Sporting Events, and other special occasions.
• Be accountable for all College resources, particularly those in your care, reporting any damage or loss to your line manager or facilities manager as appropriate.
• Contribute to the College website, social media, and publications as needed.
• Build a close partnership with parents, initiating contact when appropriate and maintaining a record of these interactions.
• Be present at school events and engage in the broader school community.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.