PE/Sports Assistant

Date: 19 Dec 2024

Location:

Singapore, SG, 139644

Job ID: 4724

School: Dover Court International School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.

We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Job Description

Working closely alongside the Director of Sport and PE department colleagues, the PE/Sports Assistant can be expected to be involved in the following:

General
- Equipment storage, maintenance and management for lessons and users.
- Assisting with training sessions or lessons if required, covering absent staff.

Administration
-   Representative at ACSIS Meetings, work with DoS on ACSIS fixtures arrangements and administration.
-   Administrative oversight of SOCS alongside DoS, including results collection and update.
-   Communication with parents on team selections, trials and fixtures.
-   Assisting in the organisation and setting up of tournaments and competitions.
-   Liaison with coaches and other schools on fixtures and competitions.
-   Managing day to day administration. Sports department.
-   Event organisation and set up (Sports Awards etc.)

Coaching and Fixtures
-   Covering groups for PE or training, if required.
-   Coaching teams, if appropriate and within the scope of the job.
-   Assisting with fixtures (with relevant experience/qualifications).
-   Meeting and greeting opposition teams and showing them to sports venues
-   Travelling to away games with teams if appropriate.
-   Hosting teams at DCIS.

Vendor Management
- Coordination of Vendor engagement with Procurement and Sports Departments.

Requirements:
-   Diploma in Sports or related discipline with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
-   Passion for sports with good knowledge of sporting equipment use and maintenance.
-   Good communication skills and knowledge of sporting competitions.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.