Head of Netball

In 2020 our historic independent school in Crosby, Liverpool celebrated its 400th anniversary.We are widely recognised as one of the finest schools in the North West of England with a richheritage of educating girls and boys aged 4 to 18.We occupy three sites in Crosby and each School is within close walking distance;Stanfield Preparatory School - Coeducational Reception to Year 6Merchant Taylors' Boys' School - Single Sex Years 7 - 13 (some joint teaching in the Sixth Form)Merchant Taylors' Girls' School - Single Sex Years 7 - 13 (some joint teaching in the Sixth Form)Alongside a rigorous academic curriculum, we offer an abundance of other opportunities,including a vibrant range of clubs and sporting activities designed to inspire and develop thetalents of each pupil. Whether it's on the stage, in the concert hall, on the sports field orworking in the community, our pupils will have the chance to grow in areas outside theclassroom.Our inspiring teachers seek to nurture a spirit of inquiry and curiosity in all our pupils, helpingthem to develop to their fullest potential. We also have a committed and highly professionalteam of support staff who are an integral part of the School which help to create a caring andsupportive learning environment. Learn more about us and why we are proud to be investing inpotential by viewing our 5-year strategy 2022- 2027:https://www.merchanttaylors.com/strategy/A Single Co-education School From September 2025From September 2025 Merchant Taylors' Girls' will join Merchant Taylors' Boys' to create asingle, co-educational senior school. The newly created school will be co-educational for allpupils aged 4-18, creating one school, one community, with one vision.This strategic development allows us to broaden and strengthen our academic provision, whiledeveloping new opportunities and ensuring that access to those opportunities is the same forevery pupil at Merchant Taylors'. The single, co-educational school will be based at the currentBoys' School, which will be known as the Harrison Site.Re-modelling our structure to become co-educational will provide greater operational andfinancial efficiency and will allow the School to help ensure that every pound generated in feeincome from parents is invested to support the pupil experience. Uniting the Senior Schools onone site will mean that we can invest in one estate, refurbishing and developing it to meet, andindeed exceed, the requirements of all our community., digitally acute, operating with the advice of, and in partnership with those at the cutting edge ofchange and with the schools around us. Society continues to evolve and it is our firm intentionthat the School adapts accordingly with agility and integrity.In undertaking this change, the Governors are determined to retain all that is good from boththe Girls' and Boys' Schools. This will ensure that both the new co-educational Senior School,and indeed Merchant Taylors' as a whole, becomes the best future-facing version of itself,understanding and serving the needs of its community as it has done for the last 400 years.The VacancyThe Head of Netball is responsible for the coaching and development of pupils at all levels,delivering outstanding training to enable pupils to achieve their potential. The Head of Netball isdirectly responsible to the Director of Sport for the management, organisation, andadministration of all the relevant sport's activities throughout the School. The individual willtake a lead role in the development of the sport in all aspects of the curriculum and work withthe Director of Sport to ensure a high-quality, modern programme is delivered to all pupilsassociated with the School.Key FunctionTo design, implement, lead and manage efficiently the delivery of Netball, including curriculum,staffing, and resources, to ensure effective outcomes for pupils.Line ManagementResponsible to the Director of Sport and through the Director of Sport, the Head.Specific Tasks:Line Management ofAll appropriate coaching staff for Netball, Strategic Leadership

• Develop a clear strategy for the continued development of Netball at Merchant
Taylors'.
• Advise the Director of Sport and School Leadership on the changes to the game that
have an impact on its provision at school level.
• Instil high expectations and standards within the Department of pupils, teachers and
coaches.
• Participate proactively in and make significant contributions to the School's wider sports
programme.
• Develop links for Netball with the Primary School and local feeder schools.
• Work to help to recruit pupils to the school and make the Netball programme appealing
to prospective pupils. Build upon the partnerships which already exist with local sports clubs, and continue to develop links between the School and regional and national programmes.
• Lead by example and 'be the face' of Netball at Merchant Taylors' around the School
and in the wider community.,
• Lead/manage the coaching of all the School's Netball programme [6-18].
• Lead all off- and pre-season programmes either side of the main competitive season.
• Maintain personal professional skills through regular INSET and training.
• Provide opportunities for staff development and promote internal and external INSET.
• Consideration of the needs of individual pupils to ensure that all pupils are working and
developing at an appropriate pace
• Continue to develop opportunities for Netball within the primary school
Administrative Responsibilities
• Organisation of a balanced fixture card for pupils in all age groups.
• Organisation of the pre-season training programme.
• Input of all fixtures and logistical information on SOCS.
• Booking of referees for competitive senior fixtures as appropriate.
• Production and regular monitoring of the Netball risk assessment.
• Work closely with the marketing department to keep the School website up-to-date
with fixtures, news reports and success stories, as well as contributing to the department Twitter and Instagram accounts.
• In collaboration with the Director of Sport firmly establish a touring schedule for Netball
and take a lead role in the running of planned trips.
• Work closely with the Director of Sport to ensure that pitch bookings, transport and
catering arrangements are in place for all fixtures and games lessons.Management Responsibilities
• In conjunction with the Director of Sport effectively allocate and manage the available
staffing to all teams and games lessons.
• Oversee the management and development of the School's Netball facilities.
Performance
• Work closely with the Director of Sport to create and monitor both player and structural
pathways, peaking at senior level, to enhance Merchant Taylors' School's reputation in the region and beyond as a place to develop elite level players and attract top talent to the School.
• Work closely with the Athletic Development team to coordinate and manage all
conditioning programmes for the Netball squads.
• To oversee the use of video analysis across the Netball programme.
Participation
• Provide opportunities for all pupils who play Netball to participate competitively for the
school.
• Organisation of the annual School House Netball tournaments.
• Create opportunities for Merchant Taylors' School pupils to experience a range of roles
within their sport.Wider Community
• Develop nurture and maintain strong relationships with local prep schools
and other feeder schools.,
• Continue and enhance our well established links with sporting National Governing
Bodies, universities, and local clubs to benefit all stakeholders at Merchant Taylors' School.
• Be an active part of the Merchant Taylors' School partnerships programme to promote
sport in the wider community and beyond.General Responsibilities
• Assist one of Merchant Taylors' School's main summer sports [Athletics, Tennis, or
Cricket].
• Other departmental responsibilities within reason deemed appropriate by the Director
of Sport.Professional Development
• Maintain and update own knowledge and skills in line with legislation and the needs of
the role and the independent schools' sector.Equal Opportunities
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation and the School's
Equality and Diversity policies and procedures, in particular regarding the recruitment and retention of staff.Health and Safety
• Ensure that an up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applicable to the
role is maintained and that the School's Health and Safety policies and procedures are fully implemented and adhered to.
• Keep up-to-date with legislation, guidance, rule changes and leading-edge practices and,
in conjunction with the Health and Safety Officer, annually review policies and risk assessments.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and
safety both when they are on the School premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.Terms and ConditionsThe post holder is expected to work 37 hours per week with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.This a full time term-time only position on a permanent basis.The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period

Merchant Taylors' School has a remarkable history, with every right to be proud of itsachievements over the last 400 years. However, there is no room for complacency. The world ischanging fast and we need to move with it whilst staying true to our founding purpose 'for theteaching, educating, and instructing of youth'. The core of our strategy is the creation of a moreoutward-looking school which reflects modern society, generous in its commitments topartnerships and service to others, inclusive and diverse in its outlook, forward thinking and

The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of a number of benefits which include:
• The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of a number of benefits which
include:
• . Working as part of a committed and talented team of professionals
• . Competitive salary
• · Membership of the Schools' support staff pension scheme
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• Pension scheme benefits include life insurance, bereavement counselling and a probate
helpline
• Access to our on-site fitness suite
• Access to our employee assistance programme providing a 24-hour counselling and
advice line
• Support for your continuous professional development