The Maynard School
Director of Sport
The Maynard School is the leading girl’s school in the South West. It is the third
oldest girl’s school in the country and is fully committed to a selective, single sex
education for young women so that they leave inspired, committed and have clear
aspirations for their futures. Our mission is bold and far reaching: we believe that
all girls should be independent learners, be imaginative, be socially responsible,
as well as being effective and creative problem solvers.
Our students are able: most go onto Oxbridge or Russell group universities. We
are proud of our academic reputation. The curriculum is innovative and is enriched
by cross curricular days, imaginative use of technology, we run an extensive cross
curricular programme and run a full and diverse range of trips both in the UK and
worldwide. We are a British Council International School developing key
partnerships with schools in South Africa and Germany. We recognise the place of
internationalism and the role of each of our students in fulfilling their obligations
as global citizens.
In the last five years we have developed our curriculum at KS5 and KS3 and
invested in the IT infrastructure and mobile learning, enhanced our music and
performing arts provision, invested in the long lease of our school sports field
which we have ambitious plans for, and development of the Junior School and Link
Block.
The Director of Sport is a new post which will allow the successful candidate to
develop a clear and coherent vision for Sport going forward.
Physical Education and Sport play an important role in the life of the school, we
recognise the importance of healthy lifestyles and the role of competition. Our aim
is to increase participation in sport, and develop a clear mind-set of success.
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Facilities:
A purpose build sports hall fully marked and full standard size
A sports field (off-site ¼ mile away)
Three hard court tennis/netball courts
A large spacious gym
We have access to the University of Exeter’s 25m swimming pool as well as a
public pool 500 yards from the school.
Access to Hockey astro turf pitches is through the University of Exeter Sports
Centre, a short bus ride away.
The Physical Education and sports curriculum is varied offering students traditional
games of hockey, netball, basketball, tennis and athletics. Additional Activities
include using coaches to run the options programme for senior students, activities
range from Mountain biking, climbing on Dartmoor, Pilates, fitness, fencing,
archery, golf etc. In addition, the department runs a sports leaders programme
for Junior and Senior girls.
We are fully committed to providing a progressive and challenging outdoor
education programme beginning in Year 8 with participation in the Exmoor
Challenge, the annual Ten Tors Challenge and The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Over
45 girls have obtained their DoE Gold Award in the last 7 years. We also take
senior students on an expedition every two years which includes community based
work on the ground and a challenging trek. Recent trips have visited Morocco, The
Indian Himalayas, Peru, and Iceland.
All members of the teaching staff are expected to fully commit to the life of the
school and for the PE Department to participate fully in extracurricular activities/
fixtures during the week and including Saturdays.
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Job Description for
Director of Sport (DoSp)
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Summary of Role
The Director of Sport will be an inspirational, experienced and dynamic leader with
a strong sporting and managerial pedigree.
The DoSp will be responsible for all sporting activities across the school including
Junior PE. The DoSp will provide leadership, effective management of the
department and aim to deliver excellence in all sports. In consultation with the
Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the DoSp will develop and implement the strategic
and operational plans for the department with a view to placing The Maynard firmly
in the top tier of sporting schools.
The DoSp and colleagues will be expected to teach across the whole age range from
Junior PE up to and including A level PE
The DoSp will also line-manage department members including reviewing the
performances of coaches.
The DoSp will have overall responsibility for coordinating income-generation
activities, including sporting clubs/camps during holiday periods.
Responsible to:
Responsible for:
The DoSp is responsible to the Headmistress through the Line
manager of the Department (a member of the SLT)
• Development and implementation of an integrated sports
strategy throughout the school including Junior PE. The
aim will be to deliver sporting excellence in all aspects of
curriculum and co-curriculum sport, including the fitness,
health and wellbeing of all girls.
• Day-to-day leadership and management of the PE/sports
department.
• Adherence to all safety legislation and promote a positive
health and safety culture
Line Management
responsibility for:
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• All full-time sports staff and those involved with teaching
sport on a part-time basis
Main Duties and The successful candidate will lead and manage PE and sport
Responsibilities: throughout the school. The responsibilities listed below are not
exhaustive:
Leadership:
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Take responsibility for the promotion of sporting excellence
in the school.
Lead, inspire and develop the sports staff and coaches
In conjunction with SLT, develop and implement strategic
and operational plans with the aim of delivering excellence
across all the School’s sports and increasing participation
across the School community.
Develop critical and important links with Sports clubs in the
city e.g. ISCA Hockey Club
Inspire and deliver an ethos of excellence in terms of
breadth and depth in elite, team and individual sports.
Inspire pupils and increase the number of girls achieving
representational honours. Drive forward the PE and Sports
Development Plan (part of the Whole School Development
Plan) and contribute to the whole school development
strategy and plan.
Take responsibility for scheduling sports teaching
(including pre-season training) and coaching staff in
collaboration with staff leading individual sports.
Work with the Heads of Year and Tutors to support specific
talented individuals.
Ensure girls in receipt of Sports Scholarships have a
suitable programme and opportunities. They must be
routinely monitored and encouraged to reach their full
potential.
Develop programme of modern education Dance in
conjunction with the Music and Performing Arts
Department.
Management:
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Monitor and assess the effectiveness of the sports
curriculum at all levels and develop literature that supports
and showcases the strategic and developmental aims of
the sports department.
Oversee the development of elite sport programmes (e.g.
hockey).
Develop and oversee the programme of pre-season
training.
Identify, develop and oversee opportunities for non-team
pupils.
Manage the professional development of all sports staff to
ensure their skills and knowledge are up-to-date, and keep
abreast of current coaching developments. Ensure all
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sports staff (coaches and teachers) hold a current first aid
certificate and organise training when required.
Take responsibility for the quality of teaching and coaching
of sport in the school through lesson/game observation.
Organise and maintain records relating to pupil
performance and evidence of development. Celebrate
team and individual performance on social media and the
school website through regular liaison with the Marketing
Department.
Develop role and profile of sports scholars
Take responsibility for staff welfare and the provision of
absence cover.
Liaise with the Director of Studies regarding timetabling.
Take responsibility for the school sports facilities.
Liaise with Admissions and develop close links with feeder
schools to encourage talented sportswomen into the
School.
Oversee the programme of all sports fixtures from Junior
thru the Senior school.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young
persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you
come into contact.
Ensure that the School is compliant in matters of sports
teaching and coaching. Review policies and risk
assessments on an annual basis.
Provide reports to the Health and Safety committee and
attend the termly meetings.
Take responsibility for ensuring provision of immediate first
aid during training or matches in conjunction with other
staff in the department.
Administration:
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Propose and manage the sports budget annually; produce
a clear rational for annual spending and liaise with the
marketing department and school uniform suppliers with
regards to replacement of kit
Ensure that sports results are disseminated in a timely
fashion and ensure match reports are written by those
responsible following every match (for assemblies, the
website, social media etc.)
Promote the effective use of Information Technology within
the department
Take responsibility for scheduling all sports matches and
house competitions with due consideration of the
associated staffing, transport and risk assessments
Take responsibility for monitoring the quality of the Sports
Department Handbook and the control of resources e.g.
DVDs, books, sports equipment etc.
Ensure staff leading individual sports submit accurate and
timely billing for pupils and coaches to the Bursary
Communication and Meetings:
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Hold weekly departmental meetings
Liaise with marketing to publicise events and to promote
sporting success via appropriate channels
Attend calendar meetings with the Director of Studies
Attend meetings and conferences of professional bodies
etc.
Attend Heads of Department and staff meetings
In addition there will be a number of school responsibilities:
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Proposed start
date:
Benefits:
Closing date for
applications:
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Ensure all staff are reviewed through the Performance
Management system
Teach an agreed number of lessons
Attend sports fixtures at weekends and evenings
Attend staff INSET
Attend parents’ meetings and Open Mornings as necessary
Support other School events as required
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An attractive salary
Staff fee remission
Person Specification
Essential
These are qualities
without which the
applicant could not be
appointed.
Desirable
These are extra qualities
which can be used to
choose between applicants
who meet all of the
essential criteria
The professional,
technical or academic
qualifications that the
applicant must have to
undertake the role or the
training that they must
have received
The professional, technical
or academic qualifications
that the applicant would
ideally have to undertake
the role or the training that
they should ideally have
received
• National coaching
qualifications in one or
more of the sports we
offer
• Educated to degree
level
• QTS/PGCE
• Educated to degree level
• Postgraduate Masters
degree
• Leadership management
qualifications e.g. Middle
leaders’ programme
Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
The categories of work
or organisations, types
of achievements and
activities that would be
likely to predict success
in the role.
Experience:
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Production of
the applicant’s
certificates
The categories of work or
organisations, types of
achievements and activities
that would be likely to
contribute to success in
Contents of the
the role.
Application
Form.
Sports coaching
• Marketing
Performance at
• Commercial experience
Interview
county/national level in • Senior management
one or more of the
experience in elite key
major sports we offer
sport(s) preferably hockey Professional
Good knowledge of the • Management of budgets
references
Independent School
• Staff development
sector
Experience of strategic
planning in sports
The skills required to
The skills that would
perform effectively in the enable the applicant to
role.
perform effectively in the
role.
Skills
Knowledge
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• Ability to manage
• Ability to meet challenging
change
deadlines
• Inspirational leadership • Proven ability to meet
• Ability to establish a
ambitious business
clear strategic vision
objectives
• Ability to coach one of
• Proven ability to build
the School’s core sports
collaborative relationships
to a high level
with key partners e.g.
• Strong delegator and
local sports clubs
effective time
• management/prioritising
• Ability to attract,
develop and retain
talented girls and staff
• Excellent
communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Strong administrator
The knowledge required
by the applicant to
perform effectively in the
role.
The knowledge that would
enable the applicant to
perform effectively in the
role.
• Up-to-date knowledge
of coaching methods
and best practice
• Sufficient knowledge of
information technology
to assist the marketing
department in the
promotion of Maynard
sport
• Health & Safety
• Fitness, health &
wellbeing programmes
• Health & Safety in an
educational environment
• Working knowledge of
current marketing
communication methods
and technologies including
social media
• Financial planning
• Business development
Contents of the
Application
Form
Interview
Performance
Professional
references
Contents of the
Application
Form
Interview
Professional
references
The personal qualities
that the applicant
requires to perform
effectively in the role
and to ensure that the
applicant safeguards and
promotes the welfare of
children and young
people:
Personal
competencies
qualities
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• Motivated to work with
children and young
people
• Stamina
• Able to form and
maintain appropriate
relationships and
personal boundaries
with children and young
people
• Positive attitude to use
of authority and
maintaining discipline
• Good with people
• Positive energy and
enthusiasm
• Highly motivated
• Resourceful
• Highly organised,
proactive and calm
under pressure
• Diplomatic and discreet
The personal qualities that
would assist the applicant
to perform effectively in the
role.
Contents of the
Application
Form
Interview
Professional
references