At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire students in debating, helping them develop persuasive skills and confidence.
- Company: Dulwich College, a prestigious institution committed to student development.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape young minds and engage with current affairs.
- Other info: Join a supportive community dedicated to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while fostering a vibrant debating culture.
- Qualifications: Substantial competitive debating experience and a passion for mentoring young people.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Chief Debating Coach to lead the development of debating at Dulwich College. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with substantial competitive debating experience who is passionate about developing young people and inspiring pupils to engage confidently with current affairs, politics and contemporary issues.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality coaching to pupils in Years 7–13, supporting debaters of a range of ages, abilities and experience. They will help pupils develop persuasive arguments, respond effectively to opposing views, think on their feet and communicate with clarity and confidence, while preparing teams for internal and external competitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging debating coaching for pupils across Years 7–13, adapting sessions to different ages, abilities and levels of experience.
- Coach and support debating teams at Saturday competitions and other external events, providing feedback and guidance before, during and after competitions.
- Support the organisation and delivery of internal and external debating competitions, including House Debating and Dulwich Schools.
- Work closely with the Head of Debating to support the development and progress of pupils and the wider debating programme.
- Promote an ambitious, inclusive and positive debating culture across the College.
- Support the administration of the Debating Society, including communication with pupils and attendance records.
Further information can be found in the candidate pack. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
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