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

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:

• Building trust and confidence
• Encouraging team commitment among colleagues and students
• Motivating and inspiring staff and students
• Utilizing analytical thinking
• Taking proactive steps to enhance the quality of student experiences
• 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:

• Leading designated program leaders and sports coaches
• Advocating for excellence within the sports program
• Fostering celebration, achievement, and progress
• Engaging with the broader community

Main Tasks:

• Build trust and confidence through personal practice and a proactive, solution-focused approach to enhancing session delivery and sports offerings
• Communicate proactively, collaborating with the DoS to ensure timely and clear information regarding sports programs, events, and fixtures
• Promote high-quality professional dialogue that encourages collaboration and supports individual and team professional development
• 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
• 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
• Actively monitor performance and address issues as they arise; collaborate with the DoS to clarify expectations, implement support strategies, and set clear improvement goals
• Assist the DoS in overseeing the health and safety of physical learning environments and facilities, work with Maintenance and SLT when necessary, and conduct regular reviews.

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