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Sailing and Adventurous Learning Co-ordinator Candidate Information
Welcome to
Oakham School
The world is experiencing a significantly increasing rate
of change. Technological innovation and changing patterns
of work and communication mean that those entering
education today will require new skills and aptitudes to
succeed. Many of these extend beyond those taught in
individual subjects and an exceptional education must
emphasis inter-disciplinary abilities.
At Oakham we are anticipating and responding to these new realities across all facets of
the School so that current and future generations of our students can thrive in their
adult life and contribute to the communities in which they live.
In order to achieve this vision, we have developed six key strategic objectives. They
guide our thinking and planning as we prepare our students to be successful, active, and
lifelong learners, equipped with the skills and habits of mind to thrive in the twenty-first
century. Professor Neil Gorman
Chair of Trustees
Our Strategic Objectives:
1. To adapt the Oakham curriculum to foster greater inter- 4. To communicate the School’s evolving educational
disciplinary learning and the application of knowledge, and to provision as effectively as possible to current and
consolidate the skills and habits necessary for success in the prospective stakeholders – pupils, parents and staff.
twenty-first century.
5. To enable access to the school curriculum to those who could
2. To ensure that pastoral care afforded to both pupils and staff not otherwise afford to come here, and to look to share
effectively supports the school’s long-term values and addresses expertise and resources to extend the public benefit we provide.
evolving needs, whilst supporting the personal and educational
development of our students throughout their time at Oakham. 6. To secure our ability to invest in the School’s educational and
pastoral provision, in line with our strategic vision, and to
3. To collaborate actively with external parties – both within and improve the School’s infrastructure in ways that support those
outside the field of education – to establish Oakham as a aims.
recognised hub of educational excellence, innovation and good
practice, initially through the establishment of an Oakham
Group.
Welcome to Oakham School Message from the Headmaster, Mr Henry Price Thank you for considering this role of Sailing and Adventurous Learning Co-ordinator at Oakham School. Oakham offers many opportunities for enthusiastic practitioners who are keen to use their personal strengths and interests to enhance the learning experience of pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Oakham has a long tradition of excellence in the co-curriculum, and in sailing and Adventurous Learning in particular. As the first institution in the world to achieve over 1000 Gold D of E Awards, Adventurous Learning is a key element of our ‘Total Curricu lum’. This exciting new role is an opportunity for the right candidate to build on this long-standing success and to develop both sailing & Adventurous Learning and lead the next phase for both areas of school life. If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion, please do get in contact via Mrs Claire Betts on 01572 758804. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Welcome to Oakham School
About Oakham sports pitches and a theatre and art gallery. The newly built Faculty of
Oakham School was founded by Archdeacon Johnson in 1584 Social Sciences and proposed extensions to the Music and Drama
and is now one of the largest co-educational Boarding and Day facilities reflect Oakham’s ongoing commitment to providing the very
Schools in the country. It has 1,050 pupils ranging in age from best learning environment for students.
10 - 18 years, of whom 50% are boarders, accommodated in Life at Oakham
10 Boarding Houses and 6 Day Houses.
Oakham is a caring community where pupils learn how to be
Learning at Oakham independent, thoughtful and responsible young adults who are
All pupils at Oakham have the opportunity to learn where their ready to take on the challenges of life beyond School.
strengths and passions lie and to explore the opportunities The comprehensive structure of pastoral care, at the heart of
ahead of them. The School offers the choice of IB Diploma and which is the supportive House system, is designed to provide
A- levels, supplemented by the Pre-U, for Sixth Form pupils, and support tailored to the age of pupils at every stage of their
GCSEs and IGCSEs in the Middle School. Pupils are taught how to Oakham journey.
learn for themselves so that they will be equipped with the tools
for being successful citizens in 2030. In the Lower School, pupils join one of the four Lower School
Houses that are situated on the separate Jerwoods campus. At 13,
Oakham’s excellent teaching and highly motivated pupils deliver pupils join one of ten Middle School Houses in the heart of the
consistently impressive results. School. In Form 7, their final year, girls move to Round House and
There are 26 subjects on offer at A-level, including Business, boys to School House, where they experience a more university-
Classical Civilisation, Economics, PE and Politics, and the School oriented lifestyle. Every pupil at Oakham, whether boarding or
has offered the IB Diploma since 2000. day, belongs to a House, with an even split of eight girls’ Houses
and eight boys’ Houses. Each House has a distinctive personality
In 2019, at GCSE level, 52% of all examinations were awarded and there is a healthy level of enjoyable competition between
A* or A. The A-level results were equally impressive, with 38% them; playing for ‘House Pride’ and showing ‘House Spirit’ are
of all exams awarded A*/A. Pupils achieved an average IB familiar mantras that all pupils use.
Diploma point score of 35.4, with 25% of pupils gaining 40
points or more. Each pupil also has his or her own tutor, who works closely with
Housemasters/Housemistresses and parents to help their tutees
Oakhamians move on to a wide range of excellent university fulfil personal goals, develop strategies to manage their busy lives
destinations both across the UK and overseas. and feel both academically and socially stimulated. Small tutorial
Pupils also benefit from exceptional learning resources: well- groups and regular tutorial meetings enable tutors to get to know
equipped classrooms, a university-standard library, state-of- their tutees very well. Tutors organise informal activities with their
the-art Science and Design Technology facilities, 40 acres of tutor groups to strengthen further the tutor-tutee relationship.
outstanding
Sailing and Adventurous Learning Co-ordinator Oakham School is looking to appoint an outstanding and well-qualified RYA Instructor to a full-time post leading sailing with effect from 23 August 2021. With a long-standing national and international reputation for excellence in school sailing, Oakham enjoys unrivalled access to Rutland Water, one of the finest inland sailing venues in the UK. The school consequently seeks applications from RYA Instructors and Coaches of the highest calibre to lead the development of sailing at Oakham into the next stage of its evolution. It is expected that the appointee will teach dinghy and team sailing to pupils from Year 6 through to Year 13. Responsibilities will include leading sailing at Oakham, providing instruction to the pupils up to 6 days per week throughout the academic year, leading the coaching of pupils ranging from beginners to students in our elite fleet and team racing squads. The successful applicant will also be expected to be competent in boat maintenance and care and preferably have several of the following: RYA Instructor, a Race Coaching qualification, and Powerboat Instructor qualifications and Day Skipper or higher. A key element of the role is also to develop the school’s Adventurous Learning programme and to encourage participation in these areas of school life. The holder of this post will need to work closely with relevant teachers and other staff and will also play a key role within the Duke of Edinburgh Award provision at the school. He/she will provide the leadership for adventurous learning across the school, organising adventurous activities and expeditions. They will also be a key person within the school for pupils to gain experience of outdoor pursuits and develop skills and passions in this direction. Support and training in the area will be provided.
• Support the Director of Activities to ensure successful
planning and delivery of the two annual Service
The Role •
Weekends.
Support and help to plan and deliver the annual Form 3
Responsibilities Adventure Camp and Form 1 Learning Camp and any
other adventurous activities, camps, and residential
Sailing: trips.
To deliver safe, fun, developmental sailing sessions to all • Assist the Director of Activities in organising appropriate
sailors. staff training for all adventurous activities and trips.
To inspire and develop pupils to take up sailing both • Explore opportunities for community engagement and
competitively and recreationally. partnership in outdoor education and develop
relationships locally and nationally in support of this
To support the development and delivery of the sailing programme. Work with local primary schools to offer
element of the school’s D of E Gold sailing programme. expertise and guidance in delivering outdoor education
opportunities to their pupils.
To support the delivery of team racing programmes.
• Engage with prep schools and feeder schools, in
To support attendance of Oakham sailors at various supporting their outdoor education programme, and
events across the year and venues throughout the UK devising opportunities for engagement in this area.
and internationally. Liaise with Admissions and Marketing departments to
coordinate opportunities for recruitment.
To provide effective maintenance and upkeep of the
school’s fleet of boats and the area around them at • Liaise with Heads of Department, where appropriate, to
Rutland Sailing Club. maximise opportunities for curriculum links when
organising adventurous trips and activities.
Maintain sailing stores efficiently and ensure long term
• Keep up to date with personal qualifications and NGB
efficient use of all sailing equipment.
requirements.
Maintain and transport the school rib and outboard and
• Liaise with CCF Contingent Commander to support
transport boats to events when required.
adventurous learning through the CCF programme.
Ensure all sessions are safely planned and all sailing
activities are delivered safely and positively. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award:
Manage teaching staff involved in sailing and ensure all • Support the D of E Manager, in managing and
staff have sufficient training to assist coaching developing the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
programmes. scheme.
To provide effective administration and communication • Assist with planning and delivery of expeditions and
within the Department and wider school. weekly training sessions as appropriate.
Maintain excellent relationships with Rutland Sailing • Lead D of E Gold Sailing within the D of E programme.
Club.
• Support and CCF D of E sessions and expeditions as
Organise, manage and coach sailing courses during appropriate
school holidays in conjunction with OSEL (Oakham
School Enterprises). • Attend DofE meetings and presentations as required
Adventurous Learning: Administration:
• Play a key role in the school’s Adventurous Learning • Ensure all relevant Health & Safety measures, including
programme, developing this as an increasingly vibrant Risk Assessments, are in place for all sailing and outdoor
area of school life. pursuit and off-site activities.
• Seek opportunities for pupils in all areas of the school to
engage in outdoor education through a variety of • Assess all outside providers delivering adventurous
exciting and interesting term time and holiday trips activities to pupils and ensure they are suitable to
whether mountaineering, sailing, skiing or other such deliver adventurous activities to Oakham pupils.
trips.
• Manage budgets relating to Sailing and Adventurous
Learning.
General:
• Perform any other duties reasonably requested to
ensure the smooth running of the School.
Safeguarding and Child Protection:
• Oakham School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.
• The postholder must comply with the School’s
Safeguarding and Child Protection policy at all times.
The postholder must undergo Safeguarding and Child
Protection training as directed by the Line Manager.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential Desirable
Knowledge and Understanding • Motivational skills to encourage
participation in activities.
• Knowledge of working with relevant
Health and Safety legislation and
regulations.
• Knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh's
Award.
• Clear understanding of the
importance of effective
safeguarding.
Experience
• Relevant experience of sailing. • Proven experience of managing sailing
coaching within a club or school.
• Relevant experience of managing
equipment. • Proven experience of planning events
and organising trips both within the UK
• Relevant experience of working with and abroad.
people.
• Proven experience of managing stores.
• Experience working with relevant
Health and Safety legislation and
regulations.
• Previous experience of working with
children and pupils.
• Managing and developing a complex
outdoor education programme.
• Experience of the Duke of Edinburgh's
Award.
Skills
• Excellent communication skills when • Excellent ICT skills.
dealing with pupils, staff, parents and
external organisations.
• Ability to work effectively both as part
of a team and independently.
• Ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability able to work effectively without
direct supervision.
• Excellent people skills and an obvious
warmth and enthusiasm for working
with young people.
• Motivational skills to encourage
participation in activities.
Personal Attributes
• Flexible with a ‘can-do’ approach.
• Build and maintain effective
relationships with staff, pupils and
parents.
• Holding and promoting a positive
attitude.
• Promote a caring community ethos of
the School and its teamwork approach.
Qualifications • 2 A-levels or equivalent. • Race Coaching (Level 2 plus).
• 5 GCSE’s, including Maths and English. • Adventure training qualifications i.e.
Mountain Leader, climbing, canoe/kayak
• RYA Sailing Instructor Qualification. and sailing.
• Powerboat Qualification. • First Aid certificate.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Membership of relevant professional
bodies.
• MIDAS minibus training or HGV licence.Life in Oakham
and Rutland
Normanton Church
Oakham is a thriving market town with a Oakham’s 12th century castle benefited recently from extensive
population of around 11,000. Rutland is the refurbishment thanks to a £2.1 Million Heritage Lottery Fund Grant
UK’s smallest county and is a beautiful part and now offers a varied programme of events in addition to its
improved facilities.
of the country – a hidden jewel set within
rolling countryside traditionally used for The town’s other attractions include the Rutland County Museum,
hunting. Rutland Water with its many many places to eat and drink serving locally sourced food and
tourist attractions is on our doorstep and Oakham’s famous Grainstore beer, and several highly popular local
sports clubs (rugby, football, cricket, tennis) not to mention the
the surrounding villages are full of town’s leisure centre.
quintessentially Maths charm.
Oakham is well served by primary schools – four state and one
Oakham’s excellent road and rail links mean that London (1 ½ independent. At secondary level there is a highly regarded 11–16
hours), Birmingham (1 ½ hours) and Cambridge (1 hour) are all community college and a sixth form academy that Oakham School
within easy reach, whilst locals are spoilt for choice between helped to establish.
Leicester (30 minutes), Peterborough (30 minutes) and
Nottingham (50 minutes) for their nearest cities to visit. The town is currently undergoing a period of significant expansion
with several substantial new housing developments under
The town has a twice-weekly open air market, a monthly construction. For full details of current house prices go to
farmer’s market, and a wide range of specialist shops, which www.rightmove.co.uk.
include a number of family owned businesses of which two
are butchers, one is a baker, and two are delicatessens.Application and
Interviews
Making an application
Candidates who wish to apply for this post should send an
application form and CV along with a covering letter addressed
to James Robinson, Deputy Head Co-curriculum to:
Mrs Claire Betts
HR Manager
Oakham School
Oakham School Bursary
15 Station Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6QT
Either by post to the address above or email:
recruitment@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is 19 July 2021 (9am).
Interviews will be held on either 21 or 22 July 2021.
Under current legislation, we are required to advise applicants that this
appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure with
the Disclosure & Barring Service. Details of any criminal record (spent
or unspent, due to exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974) must be disclosed at interview. Only relevant convictions and
other information will be taken into account so disclosure need not
necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position at Oakham School.
Working Pattern:
This role is a term time + 8 weeks (to be reviewed after 1
year):
- October half term x 1 week;
- February half term x 1 week;
- Easter break x 2 weeks;
- May half term x 1 week;
- Summer break x 3 weeks.
Full time/Part time:
Part time as 0.87 FTE.
Salary:
Full time equivalent salary: £28,000 -£30,000 per annum.
Actual salary for 0.87FTE: £24,360 – £26,100 per annum.Oakham School Chapel Close, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT Tel: +44 (0)1572 758500 oakham.rutland.sch.uk
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