Job Description
Stewart’s Melville College are recruiting for a Resident Sports Assistant – Hockey (RSA – Hockey). We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated player, preferably with coaching experience, but more importantly with the personality and drive to make a difference to our coaching programme. You will work with players who are just picking up a stick for the first time to those who are currently part of the Scotland Emerging (U16) and Aspiring (U18) National squads. The RSA – Hockey will work in the PE Department each morning and coach hockey each afternoon from Monday to Friday, as well as coaching/umpiring on Saturday mornings.
ESMS staff are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally.
This is a temporary, term time position available from 23 August 2023 until 31 March 2024 for 26 hours per week. The postholder will receive a competitive salary rate and accommodation (full board) within the Boarding House will also be provided.
ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday, 31 May 2023. We anticipate interviews will be held the weeks commencing 5 and 12 June 2023.

How to apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must complete the Support Staff application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form to be considered for this position. The application forms can be found on our website at www.esms.org.uk/about-esms/staff-vacancies or by emailing recruitment@esms.org.uk Please note CVs and cover letters will not be accepted. Please submit both forms to recruitment@esms.org.uk before the closing date. Any enquiries about this position should be directed to Vanessa Rossi, HR Assistant, at recruitment@esms.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday, 31 May 2023. We anticipate interviews will be held the weeks commencing 5 and 12 June 2023.