The School
Magdalen College School, founded in 1480 by William of Waynflete, is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. It is situated in an enviable location at the heart of Oxford beside the River Cherwell.
The Role
Magdalen College School is seeking to appoint a hard-working, skilled and motivated individual for this Trinity Term, to help further develop sport within the Junior School. The successful applicant will be expected to coach Cricket to pupils from the ages of 7-11 as well as some Athletics and Tennis. This will involve participation in training and fixtures as well as contributing to Junior School life through a variety of duties, supervision, trips and events. This is initially a fixed-term contract ending 31st August 2023 but it may be possible to extend this for a further academic year for the right candidate.
The precise nature of the role will be shaped to fit the strengths of the candidate appointed, but the key roles are likely to include the following:
- Coaching, refereeing/umpiring and managing teams in the focus sports, which are rugby, hockey, cricket and tennis.
- Taking responsibility for sports teams at fixtures (after school and on some Saturdays)
- Assisting with any administration, planning or coaching of the games programme as required.
- Leading and assisting in the coaching of sports sessions.
- Additional extra-curricular training sessions.
- Supervisory duties, covering classroom lessons, and accompanying trips as required (sometimes during the school holidays)
- Any other duties which may be reasonably requested by the Head of Junior School Sport, Director of Sport, or the Head of Junior School.
Please see more details of responsibilities and department in the below “Information Pack – JS Sports Intern Mich 23”
The Candidate
The ideal candidate should be technically knowledgeable, display a high level of organisation mixed with enthusiasm for junior participation, and have the ability to demonstrate initiative. It would be advantageous if the candidate has experience of either playing or coaching at a high level.
Previous experience of coaching or teaching in a school would be beneficial, as would an understanding of sport as part of a thriving extra-curricular provision. An ability to work closely with the Sports Department and provide support for coaches from the Junior School teaching staff is key, as well as communicating effectively to pupils, parents and staff.
This is a fabulous opportunity for those considering a future career in teaching with the majority of candidates that join us deciding that this is the route they would like to take.
Application Process
Candidates should click "Apply now" to submit the following two documents to the HR Administrator, Miss Aimee Edwards.
- “MCS Application and ED Form for Teaching and Support Staff” Form
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
All documentation should be sent no later than Friday 28th April, at noon; early applications are highly encouraged. The school’s preferred method of communication is by email and it will not be necessary to send a hard copy of the documents by post.
References may be taken up in advance. If you do not wish references to be called for at this stage, please make that clear on the reference section of the application form.
We anticipate holding interviews in the week commencing Monday 8th May 2023 onwards and we will be in contact with shortlisted candidates by telephone.
Equal Opportunities
Magdalen College School recognises and is committed to ensuring applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Remuneration and other benefits
The position is fixed-term full-time, term-time only (plus Inset days) with a salary of £22,000 per annum.
Non-teaching staff are automatically enrolled in the school’s contributory Group Pension Scheme. This is a defined contribution pension scheme into which the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and the employer contributes 10%.
There is a wide range of benefits on offer to staff, including a free lunch during term time and complimentary use of school sports facilities. Head to mcsoxford.org/vacancies to find out more.
Please note that MCS is an inner-city school, with very limited parking. Staff are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible for their journey to work.
Additional Information
For more information, please see the attached ‘Information Pack’.