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HEAD OF HOCKEY (PREP & COLLEGE) - JHBFull job descriptionOUR SCHOOL:Reddam House Bedfordview is a premium, co-educational, private school situated near the prestigious Kensington Golf Course.Providing a balanced, holistic, innovative learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence, Reddam House Bedfordview school has two extensive campuses with phenomenal facilities for academics, sport and the creative arts. Our BCC Campus for ELS and Junior Preparatory students includes vibrant classrooms, spacious playgrounds, sports fields, cricket nets and tennis courts. We require an enthusiastic and capable Head of Hockey for PREP and college who will promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counselling programme that addresses academic and personal/social development for all students. This is a full-time role which is due to commence term 1 2025.ROLE SUMMARY AND JOB PURPOSE SPECIFIC:To adopt an aspirant view to students in their care, promoting the progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. Under their guidance our students will become Interested and Interesting. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential. To design and lead an age appropriate, scaled learning programme that develops players and teams for high performance learning ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC:The successful candidate will manage the development of a crisp, exacting, safe and aspirant Hockey and Cricket programme. He or she will work closely with the Heads of all sporting codes.This position requires the Head of Hockey and Cricket to:Meet and manage all safeguarding protocols and policiesManage all Hockey teams, coaches, fixtures, events and supporting logisticsCoach various teams - therein to plan, prepare and present engaging sessionsTeach Physical Education and Sports Science classesAttend relevant Reddam sports tours as either the coach or managerSupport the development of a Sports department striving for best practiceServe the communityTo be a Tutor teacher, ensuring effective pastoral care for a group of studentsWhere relevant, write informative report commentsTo undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Heads / Heads of Sport determine WHAT WE'rE LOOKING FORAble to set clear expectations and stretching goalsAdaptable style that drives for high performanceGenuine care and attention for the highest standards of student and team welfareThe ability to engage and interest childrenA minimum of 3 years experience in Sport administration / leadershipThe ability to contribute to a high performing teamSkilled in sharing a compelling story to engage stakeholders and direct actionOutstanding administrative skillsOutstanding commitment to action and realising objectivesExcellence in communication - clear, concise, and consistentStrategic competency in using word, excel, google docs and classroomFirst Aid TrainingAppropriate legal right to work in a South African schoolUniversity degree in an appropriate courseSACE accreditationSAFEGUARDING STATEMENTInspired 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 pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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