Teacher of PE or Sports Coach (Lead for Hockey)

Teacher of PE or Sports Coach (Lead Hockey) - Permanent, full-time

Robert Gordon’s College is looking to appoint a motivated and experienced full time permanent PE Teacher or Sports Coach to lead the Hockey Programme from Primary 5 through to 1st XI (U18). The successful candidate will have experience of playing and coaching Hockey at many levels, across a wide range of ages. The role will involve organising regular and competitive fixtures and the successful candidate will be responsible for overall hockey player and coach development. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the College’s sector leading and exciting 3-18 PE and Sports Curriculum and Co-curricular programme. The post is available from August 2024.

The PE Department has 14 members of Physical Education staff including the Head of PE, an Assistant Head of Department and a Director of Sport. In addition there are 3 full-time Sport coaches, 4 swimming instructors and multiple ad-hoc coaches who all contribute to the delivery of the core curriculum for which the Head of PE is responsible, and the Co-Curriculum for which the Director of Sport is responsible.

PE and Sport is a major part of life at RGC. As well as our PE, Swimming, and S&C facilities at our Schoolhill campus in the city centre, we have a 39-acre PE and Sport ground at Countesswells to the west end of the city. We are ambitious to invest in our PE and Sport facilities at both Schoolhill and Countesswells in the next few years.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and a strong community. We welcome applications from all candidates with the required professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

Applicants who are teachers should be registered or eligible for registration with the GTCS. Salaries are based on SNCT scales and enhanced by the RGC allowance, currently 3%. The salary for Sports Coaches is competitive and will depend on experience.

To apply online send a Letter of Application including a full CV and details of two referees to Ms Frances Winter, HR Manager at recruitment@rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk or apply online via our website. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 April 2024.