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HEAD OF CRICKET(GIRLS & BOYS)

CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK

COME AND JOIN US!

Nottingham High School has a vacancy for a Head of Cricket tojoin the school from the start of the spring term 2022.

Completed application forms should be sent electronically tojobs@nottinghamhigh.co.uk no later than 9am on Wednesday 27 October with interviews taking in the week beginning 1November.

Nottingham High School is working with Independent CoachEducation on this appointment please see later in pack forfurther details.

We are a School with a rich history dating back to 1513, we prideourselves on developing happy, confident and driven students with a love oflearning.

Nottingham High School is not your average School, we have a verystrong academic reputation and achieved the best examination results in the regionlast summer. We were named the East Midlands Independent Secondary School ofthe Decade by The Sunday Times Good Schools Guide 2021.

The High School is an independent day school (HMC) for Boys and Girlsaged 4 to 18. Our Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form are based on-site atWaverley Mount and our Infant School is based across the road at Lovell House.

Development of teaching and learning is a key emphasis of the School,seeking to develop our pedagogy to deliver lessons that are challenging andinspiring. We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking subject teachers whoengage with learning and teaching initiatives, share best practice and who arewilling to adapt to new technologies as appropriate. Our remote learningprogramme has been crucial to our success and one of the strongest around, welook to develop this in the coming years. Our teachers are at the forefront of the School’s success, we workhard to make Nottingham High School a place that people love to work. Ourteachers and support staff work closely to achieve the aims and objectives of theSchool. The Nottingham High community is at the heart of our culture. Students come from a wide range of backgrounds and the School iscommitted to maintaining a representative entry, supporting this with generousbursary and scholarship funds. Together, these mean that about a fifth of studentsreceives some form of financial assistance. Entry is by competitive assessment inthe Spring Term.

As well as our academic success we put a strong focus on our extra-curricularprogramme, with over 40 clubs and groups we offer students the opportunity to trya whole range of activities including beast club, board games, music and sport toname a few.

THE SCHOOL VIRTUALTOUR

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THE ROLE The Head of Cricket is a long-standing role, supported by a strong interest in the game from the student intake fromReception through to Year 13. The School is ambitious for its most successful cricketers - some of whom go on to play atfull County level- while also encouraging of the students who simply want to enjoy the sport at a recreational level. Thevacancy provides a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner to build a wide-ranging programme. The scope ofthe position is extensive, and the successful candidate will bring imagination, innovation and creative thinking. It is apotentially career-defining opportunity for the right person to make a lasting impact on the game.

Nottingham High School has its own sector leading sports ground at Valley Road in Nottingham, next to the CityHospital. With a dedicated team of grounds staff, nets, changing rooms and a pavilion, the School is able to provide firstclass wickets to all of the teams for both fixtures and training.

Within the school, the Head of Cricket will be responsible for leading a programme which will inspire pupils and staff toparticipate, aspire and excel, both in curriculum Games and the co-curricular programme . This will includeestablishing, and monitoring, an industry-leading coaching provision, and overseeing all aspects of player – and coach –development in the school. The successful candidate will coach at all levels across the school, inside and beyond thecurriculum, and also support the most aspirational athletes in their quest for representative honours. S/he/they will leadfrom the front. This will include managing the competition programme, and supporting logistics, ensuring that anambitious, and appropriate, high quality experience is provided for all pupils. (The Head of Cricket will also be expectedto contribute to one or more aspects of the school’s Autumn/Spring Term sports programme, in support of the activitiesof the wider Sports Department.)

The successful candidate will have a significant background – and status – in Cricket, as a player and coach. Experiencein schools is desirable, though not essential, as are coaching qualifications, or the willingness to acquire them. The hourswill be flexible, reflecting the varied nature of the position, but will involve a strong commitment to after-school,weekend and school holiday activities. Candidates will be expected to work with school teams on every Saturday duringterm times, throughout the year.

Cricket at Nottingham High School is a wide-ranging project, that extends beyond delivering the school programme.The successful candidate will be capable of wide, strategic thinking resulting in a range of impacts and partnerships thatwill enhance the school’s reputation in the game, and the community. S/he/they will also ensure that the School'scricketing facilities are used to maximum effect, both by the school’s own students and also by the wider community.Establishing collaborations with other schools, clubs and performance programmes will be an important part of this.

There is an exciting opportunity to introduce new initiatives, and to further develop the game in the area. This willrequire the Head of Cricket to show a range of skills, including the capacity to build positive relationships with a varietyof other stakeholders. Entrepreneurial ability will be important in attracting and developing new cricket activities andcompetitions at Valley Road and in our sports hall / nets. This includes the capacity to establish, and manage, anextensive programme of outreach activity, in support both of pupil recruitment and of the school’s charitable purpose.

The successful candidate will be a role model for pupils, and an ambassador for the school in the Cricket community. Animportant requirement of the position will be the ability to establish a positive reputation for the game in the schoolamongst pupils, parents and the wider Cricket community.

THE SPORTS DEPARTMENTNottingham High School has a strong tradition in PhysicalEducation, with sport playing a vital part within the life ofthe school.

Teams represent the school in a variety of sports. The mainAutumn Term sports are hockey for girls and rugby forboys, in the spring term netball for girls and hockey for boyswith in the summer term cricket for girls and boys. Otherteams are organised for swimming, athletics, badminton,handball, cross-country, tennis and football (for SixthFormers not involved in the major sports).

Facilities include a fully equipped sports hall with a recentlydeveloped fitness suite. A climbing wall, gymnasium and a25m swimming pool complete the facilities on site. Playingfields are situated 2 miles away at Valley Road and have anenviable reputation for the fine surfaces that are preparedby the three groundsmen. In addition to 3 permanentcricket squares, 4 artificial strips and 8 artificial cricket nets,there are 5 rugby pitches, 6 netball/tennis courts, fullathletics facilities including grass 400m and 200m tracksand also 2 football pitches. Our Hockey programme is basedat the Nottingham Hockey Centre, where following theaddition of our two new pitches is the largest Hockey centrein the UK. We also use this facility to play some softballcricket. We utilise other sports facilities in Nottinghamincluding West Bridgford Tennis centre, NottinghamSquash club and the Harvey Hadden Athletics stadium.

The department also works closely with local and nationalsports organisations to develop links and coachingopportunities. Nottingham High School hosts the MCCFNottingham Cricket Hub and has supported an U15s hub forLoughborough Lightning netball for the last 3 seasons. Inaddition, we work closely with local schools to providefootball and cricket festivals at Valley Road as a part of ouroutreach programme.

There are currently eight full time members of the PE departmentincluding, an athletic development professional and a graduateteaching assistant. All staff teach both in the senior and junior schoolwith three members of the department delivering the A level course.The department is fortunate to have at least another 30 teaching staffwho help to deliver the games curriculum and assist with co-curricular sport. Currently, at least 25 staff assist with running schoolteams across a wide co -curricular programme.

In addition to curriculum PE the department teaches A Level PE.This is becoming ever more popular as a subject with studentswishing to study all kinds of subjects at university fromPhysiotherapy to Medicine.

As part of a thriving PE and Games department is is essential that thesuccessful candidate is available to run sports practices in other sportsafter school and is available on Saturdays to run / manage sportsteams throughout the academic year.

The department is looking forward to running sports tours againonce the pandemic situation improves. Consequently, the successfulcandidate may have the opportunity to be a part of these toursduring both term time and school holidays. In the past thedepartment has toured the UK and taken tours to South Africa, NewZealand, Argentina, the Caribbean and the USA and hopes to do soonce again.

SAFEGUARDING BENEFITS OF SERVICE

Professional Development

The High School believes in, supports and resources anextensive system of continuing professionaldevelopment and all teachers and non-teaching staffparticipate in it throughout their careers. The School hasdeveloped an Appraisal Scheme for all staff. Eachmember of staff has a Line Manager with whom theyhave Professional Review or appraisal meetings for theirindividual personal development. In this case, the Head of Department is the line manager.

Working Environment

This is an enjoyable and stimulating place to work. Weoffer a wide and varied range of staff benefits includingfree refreshments and school lunch during term time.When permitted under Covid guidelines, staff organise aseries of social events during the year including anannual Christmas event. Many of the facilities of theSchool are open to staff and their families, including thegym and swimming pool.

For PE internships the School offers breakfast, lunchand dinner through school catering on weekdays duringterm-time, plus food as provided at fixtures.

Living in Nottingham

Good quality housing in Nottinghamshire and thesurrounding counties is affordable and as a result manyof our staff have a good choice of areas to live in andexperience a good quality of life. Most live within atwenty-minute commute of school. There are manyattractive villages surrounding the city as well as goodquality housing in the city. In the centre there has beenconsiderable development of high-quality apartments.

The School is well served by public transport and is onthe tram network. In addition, there is car parkingavailable on site.

Child Protection

Nottingham High School is committed to doing all it can toensure the safety and wellbeing of its students.

All adults who work at the School must recognise that thereis an absolute duty to respond to any issues that arebrought to their notice and as such, this post is subject to anenhanced DBS check. The post holder’s responsibility forpromoting and safeguarding the welfare of children forwhom s/he/they is responsible, or with whom s/he/theycomes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensurecompliance with the School’s Child Protection andSafeguarding Policy at all times. Any safeguardingconcerns must be reported to the School’s DesignatedSenior Lead.

Mandatory training in safeguarding children is given tonew members of staff.

All posts in School involve some degree of responsibilityfor safeguarding children, although the extent of thatresponsibility will vary according to the nature of the post.Accordingly, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautionsand bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must bedeclared.

As a part of our pre-employment checks, your past andcurrent employers will be asked about disciplinaryoffences, including disciplinary offences relating tochildren or young persons (whether the disciplinarysanction is current or time expired), and whether you havebeen the subject of any child protection allegations orconcerns and, if so, the outcome of any enquiry ordisciplinary procedure. Where neither your current norprevious employment has involved working with children,your current employer will still be asked about yoursuitability to work with children, although a currentemployer may, where appropriate, answer not applicable ifyour duties have not brought you into contact withchildren or young persons.

HOW TO APPLY

The Application

Candidates should complete the School's application form electronically and email this tojobs@nottinghamhigh.co.uk. Applications will only be considered from candidates completing the formin full. We will acknowledge receipt.

Before interview, we will seek references on shortlisted candidates and may approach previousemployers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.

You should be aware that provision of false information is an offence and could result in the applicationbeing rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected and possible referral to the policeand/or DfE Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit.

Equal Opportunities

Nottingham High School seeks to recruit individuals of the highest calibre. We welcome applicationsfrom all sections of the community.

The High School recognises its responsibility to treat equally each person who comes into contact withthe School. All members of the School are equally valued so that they can develop a sense of self-esteem.No-one is discriminated against because of actual or imagined differences.

This policy applies to both staff and students, and it is the responsibility of all staff to promote practiceswhich overcome prejudice in our society.

Diversity and Inclusion

The School is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Our statement on this can be found here on theSchool website.

Informal Queries

The School is working with Independent Coach Education on this appointment. Prospective applicantswho would like to discuss this role further should contact Dan Scargill, Recruitment Director, to arrangean informal discussion (dan@independentcoacheducation.co.uk) or please email our Director of Sport,Stuart Whitehead: whitehead.sd@nottinghamhigh.co.uk

INVITATION TO INTERVIEW

Interviews

It is intended that interviews will be held face to face in theweek beginning 1 November 2021 (shortlisting may be remote).

The actual timings and arrangements are subject to theprevailing Coronavirus guidelines in place.

At interview all candidates must bring with them or be able toshow certificates confirming any education and professionalqualifications that are necessary and relevant to the post.Where originals or certified copies are not available, candidatesmust provide written confirmation from the relevant awardingbody.

In addition, all candidates need to show their birth certificate &valid passport to confirm their identity. Originals of thesedocuments are required, we cannot accept photocopies. If youare being interviewed online a member of the HR team will askto see your documents on screen before your interview starts.

receipt of satisfactory referencesverification of identity and qualifications, includingsuccessful completion of statutory induction and QTS forteaching staff (applies to those who obtained QTS after 7 May1999)evidence of the right to work in the UKa Barred List check and a check of the list of individualsprohibited from teachinga satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure (original certificatemust be shown to HR) and a Staff Suitability Self-declarationwhere the successful candidate has worked or been residentoverseas in the previous ten years, such checks andconfirmations as the School may require in accordance withstatutory guidanceverification of medical fitness in accordance with DfECircular 4/99 Physical and Mental Fitness to Teach ofTeachers and Entrants to Initial Teacher Trainingsatisfactory completion of the probationary period

Pre-employment checks

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

February half term - 3 daysEaster camp - 5 daysSummer camp - 5 days

Working full time (37.5 hours) for 5 days per week during the school term.Saturday to cover fixtures is essentialThere will be 24 days annual leave plus school closure days at Xmas and public bank holidays (total of 37 days).

You will be required to run/assist pre-season training (including support for Autumn/Winter sports) and holiday Cricket camps asfollows:

Support for School tours and events as and when required and attendance at school INSET days (4) and Open Day.

Contributory pension scheme based on employee 3% and employer 6%Wide range of staff benefits

Pay points will be between £25,000 - £30,000.