Rowing Gap
- Organisation: Hereford Cathedral School
- Location: Herefordshire
- Tenure: Part-time
- Closing Date: Thursday 27 March 2025
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Rowing GAP to support all aspects of Hereford Cathedral School Boat Club. The successful candidate will have rowing experience, and must be available to work 25 hours per week, including weekends. You will be required to work alongside and support the Head of Rowing, in preparation of individual crews. The individual will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
ROWING GAP Post title: Rowing GAP
Salary: Competitive Hours/weeks: 25 hours a week
Start date: September 2025
Location: Herefordshire (based at Hereford Cathedral School & Boat Club)
OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Rowing GAP to support all aspects of the Boat Club. The successful candidate will have rowing experience, and must be available to work 25 hours per week, including weekends. You will be required to work alongside and support the Head of Rowing, in preparation of individual crews. The individual will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
OVERVIEW
One of the key factors which has enabled our success over the previous years has been the focus on developing a world-class culture and environment. We continue to work towards an ethos and environment which enables high-level performance. We are looking to bring in a GAP who is keen to help and We welcome ideas that challenge the status quo, and have the aim to provide the highest quality rowing experience across all levels.
OUR OFFER Valuable, on the job training and professional development Lunch provided in term time Competitive salary Coaching kit Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings Join a highly talented and supportive team and governing body A positive and innovative working environment A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity Cycle to Work scheme
Reporting Lines: The post holder reports to the Head of Rowing
Job Purpose: To support the Head of Rowing with the coaching and preparation of individual crews and assist with other crew training To support the Head of Rowing with the day-to-day running of the Boat Club such as helping to develop the ethos, culture, and values of HCSBC which have been so important to our success Responsibilities: Act as a driving force to further develop Hereford Cathedral School Boat Club to help reach its fullest potential Encourage recruitment of novice juniors through positive activities within the School enjoyment and development Helping with work duties including registering athletes, assisting in race entries, rigging, and setting up boats, attending training weekends and assisting with swim tests Support for crews during regattas and races Set up and adjust equipment which athletes will be using outside of session times A requirement to work Saturdays during the academic year as well as attending race days on Saturdays and Sundays Attend training camps during half terms and the Easter break.
Pastoral Responsibilities: To encourage the development of character, soft skills and sportsmanship Ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times Report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead Liaise with Medical, Academic Support and any other professionals as and when necessary
Administrative Duties: To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the Boat Club or wider school To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date
General Responsibilities: To maintain good standards of behaviour amongst students, both when they are on School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere To supervise, as required, groups of pupils engaged in private study, and the classes of absent staff To support through involvement in the School’s extra-curricular activities To attend, and participate in as required, general school functions, meetings, cultural and social events, including those held out of school hours during term time Undertake whole school duties as outlined annually To take part in the School’s professional development programme and take responsibility for own professional development. Actively seeks to reflect on and enhance own practice
Whole School Responsibilities: Safeguard and promote the general well-being of pupils and to be a role model for pupils at all times To assist in the promotion of the School’s reputation and in marketing activities as required To adhere to all the School’s Policies To carry out any additional task reasonably required by the Headmaster You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the School requires from time to time It is not possible to present a definitive list of responsibilities for the role as it will be developed around the skills and experiences of the successful candidate.
An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to c.knowles@herefordcs.com
The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 27 March 2025
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.
Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadlin
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Rowing GAP to support all aspects of Hereford Cathedral School Boat Club. The successful candidate will have rowing experience, and must be available to work 25 hours per week, including weekends. You will be required to work alongside and support the Head of Rowing, in preparation of individual crews. The individual will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
Description
ROWING GAP Post title: Rowing GAP
Salary: Competitive Hours/weeks: 25 hours a week
Start date: September 2025
Location: Herefordshire (based at Hereford Cathedral School & Boat Club)
OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Rowing GAP to support all aspects of the Boat Club. The successful candidate will have rowing experience, and must be available to work 25 hours per week, including weekends. You will be required to work alongside and support the Head of Rowing, in preparation of individual crews. The individual will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.
OVERVIEW
One of the key factors which has enabled our success over the previous years has been the focus on developing a world-class culture and environment. We continue to work towards an ethos and environment which enables high-level performance. We are looking to bring in a GAP who is keen to help and We welcome ideas that challenge the status quo, and have the aim to provide the highest quality rowing experience across all levels.
OUR OFFER Valuable, on the job training and professional development Lunch provided in term time Competitive salary Coaching kit Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings Join a highly talented and supportive team and governing body A positive and innovative working environment A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity Cycle to Work scheme
Reporting Lines: The post holder reports to the Head of Rowing
Job Purpose: To support the Head of Rowing with the coaching and preparation of individual crews and assist with other crew training To support the Head of Rowing with the day-to-day running of the Boat Club such as helping to develop the ethos, culture, and values of HCSBC which have been so important to our success Responsibilities: Act as a driving force to further develop Hereford Cathedral School Boat Club to help reach its fullest potential Encourage recruitment of novice juniors through positive activities within the School enjoyment and development Helping with work duties including registering athletes, assisting in race entries, rigging, and setting up boats, attending training weekends and assisting with swim tests Support for crews during regattas and races Set up and adjust equipment which athletes will be using outside of session times A requirement to work Saturdays during the academic year as well as attending race days on Saturdays and Sundays Attend training camps during half terms and the Easter break.
Pastoral Responsibilities: To encourage the development of character, soft skills and sportsmanship Ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times Report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead Liaise with Medical, Academic Support and any other professionals as and when necessary
Administrative Duties: To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the Boat Club or wider school To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date
General Responsibilities: To maintain good standards of behaviour amongst students, both when they are on School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere To supervise, as required, groups of pupils engaged in private study, and the classes of absent staff To support through involvement in the School’s extra-curricular activities To attend, and participate in as required, general school functions, meetings, cultural and social events, including those held out of school hours during term time Undertake whole school duties as outlined annually To take part in the School’s professional development programme and take responsibility for own professional development. Actively seeks to reflect on and enhance own practice
Whole School Responsibilities: Safeguard and promote the general well-being of pupils and to be a role model for pupils at all times To assist in the promotion of the School’s reputation and in marketing activities as required To adhere to all the School’s Policies To carry out any additional task reasonably required by the Headmaster You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the School requires from time to time It is not possible to present a definitive list of responsibilities for the role as it will be developed around the skills and experiences of the successful candidate.
An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to c.knowles@herefordcs.com
The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 27 March 2025
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.
Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadlin
