The main purpose of this role is to help grow and develop the Tennis Academy across the whole school with a focus on delivering private and group tennis lessons to pupils and staff throughout the school term. The successful candidate will need to be available to work midweek at set times between 8.00am and 7.00pm during term time and Saturdays from 8.30am till 3.00pm. There will be the option to grow hours on a Sunday too through additional private lessons or running tournaments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help expand the provision of tennis for day students and boarders across the whole school.

Brentwood School is one of the UK’s leading independent schools for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Set within a 75-acre site, in the heart of Brentwood town, and a direct train ride from London Stratford station, Brentwood's campus provides a stimulating environment for innovative teaching and a first-class education.

The facilities at Brentwood School are of the highest quality across all areas - academic, arts and sport. Brentwood has around 1800 students, making it larger than the average school of its type, and just over 1200 of these students are in the Senior School, which includes approximately 70 boarding pupils.

The Brentwood School Tennis Academy strives to provide pupils of ability levels with an outstanding tennis programme in which they can realise and achieve their full potential.

Essential:

An understanding of the basic principles of sports development.
A flexible approach to work.
Minimum LTA Level 3 qualification.
LTA Licensed or Registered.
Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
First Aid qualification.

Desirable:

An experienced tennis coach who has coached or played tennis to a high level.
Experience of coaching tennis in a school

To be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people. To demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of this post. To adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s Safeguarding Policy at all times. You are required to report any safeguarding or child protection concerns to your line manager or the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.