Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. We are looking for a talented Sports Coach who is also keen to play an active role in boarding school life, whether on the sports fields, in the mountains, in the middle of the Moray Firth or in our state-of-the-art Sports Centre.You will be a creative and inspiring sports coach who is passionate about working with students who are eager to learn and challenge themselves. You will be fully involved in the sports department, providing specialist coaching for students so they can flourish in our broad curriculum. The role will involve managing teams and organising fixtures. We are particularly interested in hearing from coaches with specialisms in hockey, netball, strength and conditioning or swimming. Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups. If you’re excited to learn more, please contact our recruitment department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or call us on 01343 837831. About the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
**Skills Required**
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise groups of students at all levels of ability.
• Conscientious and diligent, with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• A proven track record of strong working relationships with students, colleagues and customers.
• A positive and proactive attitude to manage a high volume of work.
• Flexible, with a can-do attitude.
• Someone who creates a positive and cooperative working environment.
• A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos.
• A commitment to doing the best for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Suitable to work with children.
• A full PVG check will be completed on the successful candidate.
**Qualifications Required**
• Significant and relevant breadth of experience of playing and coaching sports, in particular hockey, netball,
swimming or strength and conditioning.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Coaching qualifications.
• First aid qualifications.
