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Port Regis is one of the country’s leading co-educational day and boarding schools for children aged two to thirteen. A school in which tradition and innovation have gone hand in hand for more than a century, we provide a thoughtful, rounded education that enables children to thrive. This education goes well beyond our beautiful buildings and outstanding facilities – it is rooted in our culture and values.

Role Profile

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Gymnastics who will be responsible for managing our gymnastics operations for Port Regis pupils and external gymnasts (children from Pre-School up to age 13 / Year 8 (Port Regis children) and age 18 / Year 13 (external gymnasts)).

This is an exciting opportunity to build and expand an already strong gymnastics team and operation. Our coaching is mostly artistic but we coach some acrobatics too. You will manage a small team of coaches and oversee the gymnastics coaching for :

• Port Regis pupils within the Port Regis timetable during term time (PE lessons teaching curriculum gymnastics and after school hobby sessions).
• External gymnastics - All club, squad and recreational groups for Port Regis and external gymnasts which are run all year round from 16.30-20.30 during the week and on Saturdays from 09.00-16.00.
• Pre-School and Toddler Gym sessions (where children are accompanied by parents / guardians).
• Gymnastics coaching sessions for groups of children from other local schools.
• All competitions and gymnastics performances and events.

Our gymnastics facility sits within a purpose-built Sports Centre alongside our 25m swimming pool. The Sports Centre, known within the School as ‘Queens’, was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Director of Sport (who is responsible for all Port Regis sport and PE), Sports Centre Manager (who is responsible for all our external gymnastics and swim operations and the hiring of our sports facilities) and Head of Swimming and swim team.

The successful candidate must have a passion for gymnastics and management. We are ideally looking for a skilled and experienced artistic gymnastics coach but this is not essential. Our main priority is to find a candidate with the skills and experience to both oversee and improve the management of our gymnastics operations.

There is some flexibility around the hours of work to suit the preferred candidate. We anticipate full-time during term time (around 40 hours a week), which will include evenings and weekends, and part-time during school holidays (around 20 hours a week).

Accommodation on site can also be provided if desired in lieu of boarding duties. Please contact our Director of HR for further information (01747 857 802 or [email protected] ).

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidates can expect :

Start Date

To be agreed on appointment.

Further Details and Application Process

For full details of the role and application process, please see the attached Applicant Info Pack.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Port Regis is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates, including candidates wishing to work flexibly and requiring reasonable adjustments.

Safer Recruitment

Port Regis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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