xxxxxxxxx History of Berkhamsted Schools Group

Berkhamsted School is situated in the historic Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted, a prosperous community surrounded by Chiltern countryside and within easy reach of London Berkhamsted is a leading Independent School for pupils aged 3 to 18 years, the foundation of which dates back to 1541 (when John Incent, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, successfully applied to King Henry the VIII for a license to purchase a piece of land for a ‘freescole’).

In 1888 a Girls School was founded in Berkhamsted under the same governing body, and the Boys’ and Girls’ Schools merged to form a diamond school in 1997 The Prep School was also integrated at this stage, and the School became Berkhamsted Collegiate School.

In 2011 the School merged with Heatherton House, a small independent day School for girls in Chesham Bois, and became the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Operating as a satellite Prep School, Heatherton provides a feed of Girls to the Berkhamsted Girls School every year. In 2012 Berkhamsted Schools Group acquired Haresfoot, a small proprietary prep school in Berkhamsted. This site now houses the Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Berkhamsted Day Nursery Limited, and Berkhamsted Prep takes children from age 7-11.

Berkhamsted is the only School in the Herts, Beds and Bucks region, and one of only a small number of Schools in the country, to offer a ‘diamond’ structure that combines the best of both single-sex and coeducational teaching. Boys and Girls are taught together until the age of 11 (Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep), separately from the age of 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming back together again in a joint sixth form (Berkhamsted Sixth).

Job Description

The Head of each Sport has overall responsibility for developing, directing and implementing the strategic vision for Berkhamsted School in their sport. They will have responsibility for player and coach development throughout the school (Years 3 – 13) and oversee the effective administration of the sports programme

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COACHING, DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE

To ensure that Berkhamsted School Sport is successful. Define annual targets for performance and development in their Sport.

Enhance Berkhamsted School’s reputation as a leading independent school through its success in fixtures and competitions, and the attitudes and behavior of its pupils. Instill the values, disciplines and behaviours that are expected of a Berkhamsted sportsperson.

Lead and direct all aspects of Sport specific coaching, development and performance

To develop and implement the coaching framework from Years 3 – 13. Ensure the coaching framework enables students of all abilities to develop their skills & match awareness. Develop, implement and annually review Programmes of Study and Schemes of Work for their sport. In conjunction with DoS conduct lesson observations (in their sport) of department and coaching staff.

Ensure that all team coaches are provided with the coaching support and subject knowledge to ensure continuity and enable them to deliver high quality sessions Enlist the assistance of and manage external coaches and players

To develop and nurture our gifted and talented performers with the mental and physical attributes to represent county, divisional and national squads. Promote and support suitable pupils through the county, regional and national selection process.

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To develop and increase enjoyment and participation in their Sport throughout the school; offering opportunity for School representation where possible (A-D teams).

Develop close working links within the community with feeder Prep schools, secondary schools, local clubs, county set ups and Academies etc

Identify, through consultation with feeder prep school, county and academy coaches potential sports scholars for entry into Year 9 & 12.

Mentor elite performers within the school – Athlete Development Programme.

Plan and deliver off season and pre-season programmes to include skill development sessions (Years 3 – 13) & pre-season training for all squads (U10 through to 1st team level)

Oversee and develop Berkhamsted School fixtures. Expand fixture card to provide a depth & quality from Year 3 – 13 to include sufficient number of fixtures (set target) for each year group, quality of weekend and mid-week fixtures and entry into suitable district, county and national tournaments.

Oversee staffing and umpiring of teams/fixtures

Highlight expectations of staff on games afternoons & match days. Ensure sports staff act as role models: Appearance, punctuality, hosting, and attitude. Recruit sports staff from within new Academic staff intake.

Officials: liaise with appropriate Umpiring body and book umpires for 1st team/ cup/ tournament matches.

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Manage external coaches (liaise with DoS).

FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

To manage the Sport budget under the direction of the Director of Sport.

Annually review & budget for new equipment including playing kit (liaise with DoS).

Oversee the provision of facilities for practices & match days.

Liaise with grounds staff (weekend and mid-week fixtures).

Oversee the maintenance & servicing of existing equipment.

CATERING & TRANSPORT

Oversee & book hospitality/ transport for home/ away fixtures (liaise with Sports Admin & Chartwell Int.).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

Provide CPD opportunities (coaching & officiating & internal INSET for Berkhamsted staff.

Provide resources to assist Berkhamsted coaches to maximise training. Make coaching staff aware of any changes to laws, techniques and new initiatives.

TOURS & TOURNAMENTS

Plan Tours (overseas, major or minor) in line with sports tour schedule (see appendix).

Entry into and/or run suitable tournaments.

To organise and run Berkhamsted School Tournaments/ Festivals in specific Sport.

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MARKETING, REPORTING & RESULTS

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To promote the marketing and publicity of Berkhamsted School in their Sport. Provide weekly results & reports for assemblies, notice boards, Schools Sports (SOCS), Twitter and website.

Publish outstanding achievements e.g. representative honours. Oversee and edit reports for The Berkhamstedian Magazine.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Produce ongoing risk assessments in their Sport (liaise with DOS).

Relay changes in laws/techniques that might have safety implications to coaching staff

First Aid Provision & Booking (liaise with DoS & Medical Centre)

Oversee the maintenance & servicing of existing equipment.

Ensure provision of a physiotherapist for 1st team fixtures (where applicable).

Development Planning

Provide ongoing development suggestions to improve and develop the Sport.

Produce short term & long-term plan (1 year, 3 year, 5 year plan) for the Sport to include: success criteria, development suggestions and an action plan – link into the overall DDP

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Links with the local, District, County, Regional and National boards and Governing bodies. Awards & Colours - senior school, half and full colours (In agreement with DoS). Report and record representative honours (Report to DoS).

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Collate & organise end of season awards and prizes and organise Sport’s Awards Dinner. Contribute to Match Day Programme for home fixtures.

Any other duties that fall within the reasonable scope of the role as requested by the Director of Sport.

Requirement and expectation that successful candidate will fully participate as an active member of the PE Department; providing leadership and coaching across a variety of sports outside of their specialism across all three terms.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS

A recognised teaching qualification.

An appropriate degree in Sport, enabling the teaching of Physical Education

Experience

Demonstrable experience of leadership in a team environment

Experience of the England Lacrosse Performance Pathway and may have coaching/playing experience at International level

Proven track record of developing and managing a successful sports programme

Experience of working with Sport and Physical Education in schools.

Experience of working with children of a wide ability range

Experience of enhancing development of skills and talent.

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Skills

Leadership, coaching & management skills

A team player and the ability to work flexibly with a range of stakeholders

Ability to lead and inspire pupils of all ages and levels

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload and comply with tight deadlines

ATTITUDES & APPROACH

Professional manner

Results driven

Desire for continual development and improvement, ensuring excellent in sports

Collaborative approach

Shared responsibility approach

Positive “ can do” attitude

Resilient

Personable and approachable

A willingness to enter into the spirit of the school, and contribute to the wider life and work of the school

Committed to safeguarding