OUR VALUES We enrich through a broad and varied curriculum Job Description Netball Professional Head of Netball Sports Job Title: Line Manager: Department: Job Summary To play a key role and assist the Head of Netball in the delivery of Netball to pupils of all ages in games lessons, practices, and inter-school fixtures, and pre-season training. To provide high-level netball expertise to support the new Performance Programme. Main Responsibilities Netball Coaching: • Lead, plan and deliver netball coaching in games lessons, practices, and inter-school fixtures, and pre-season training. • Coach and umpire netball fixtures during the week and on some weekends as required. • Provide high-level netball expertise to support the Games and Co-curricular programmes. • Ensure all players have access to high-quality coaching sessions. • Ensure that the highest standards of sportsmanship are always maintained. • Work alongside the Head of Netball to identify, motivate and monitor the performance and development of all school netball teams. • Support the pathway of players to allow them to play at the highest level they can. This may be in the County pathway or with the Netball Premier League franchises, liaising closely with students to deliver high quality and consistent outcomes. • Work closely with the Head of Netball to increase playing standards across all abilities e.g. delivering 1-2-1 sessions, supporting individual conditioning programmes and leading video analysis sessions • Supporting the Head of Netball in organisation and administration duties, such as arranging fixtures, transport and communication of team selection. Continuing Professional Development: • Attend relevant child safeguarding training and other mandatory induction training. • Evaluate own professional performance and be committed to improving own practice through appropriate training and development. • Engage actively in the performance review process. GPET/EMIT 07 25 Page 1 of 3 General: • Support the wider Sports department team, e.g. covering PE and Games lessons and delivering cricket sessions on occasion. • To attend netball awards and events and contribute as required. • Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information. • To participate in staff meetings, INSETs and additional School functions as required. • Actively promote and model good practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to support and uphold fundamental British values. • To promote and uphold the ethos and values of Tormead School. • To adhere to all School policies, procedures, and risk assessments, including safeguarding, child protection and health and safety. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of procedures and responsibilities but instead sets out the principal expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. The post holder shall be required to carry out other duties as necessary and required to meet the changing needs of the school. Safeguarding Children The postholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons with whom they come into contact, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out their duties, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report any concerns to one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Leads in accordance with the School’s policies and procedures. Key Relationships Internal: Director of Sport, Head of Netball, Assistant Director of Sport (Co-Curricular), students External: Parents, external providers, other schools, professional organisations GPET/EMIT 07 25 Page 2 of 3 Person Specification Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Qualifications & Training • Level 2 netball coaching • Level 3 netball coaching qualification qualification • Good general education • Evidence of continuing and relevant • First Aid qualification • Educated to at least A Level or professional development equivalent • Educated to degree level Experience • Previous experience of coaching • Experience of coaching successful netball teams • Experience of elite netball • Experience of working in education within a school, club or performance pathway • Evidence of either coaching netball or playing netball to a high standard • Proven record of developing and sustaining positive working relationships • Proven experience of working as part of a team with the ability to work independently • Excellent verbal communication • Knowledge of the independent education sector skills with the ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner • A passion for and love of working with children and young people • Ability to effectively plan, resource, and organise projects and tasks IT proficient and a confident use of Microsoft Office suite • Understanding of and a • commitment to safeguarding • Good decision-making, time management, and prioritising skills • Energy and enthusiasm that can inspire young netball players of all abilities • A warm and professional presence • Able to remain calm and professional in all situations, thinking clearly in unforeseen situations Skills and Knowledge Behavioural Competencies and Qualities GPET/EMIT 07 25 Page 3 of 3