Hampton is one of the country’s leading, most successful and best-resourced independent schools and has been helping boys to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations for over 460 years.
Established over 460 years ago, Hampton is one of the country’s foremost, highest-achieving and best-resourced independent schools. Our community is vibrant, dynamic and happy, making it a wonderful place to teach and learn.
Members of the Common Room are talented and hugely supportive of one another and their pupils; they share their love of learning with young people who are bright, intellectually inquisitive and aspirational. Hampton is a lively, friendly and inclusive School community where we aspire to enable our boys to not only to make sense of the world, but also to want to go out and improve it. Above all, Hamptonians are encouraged and indeed expected to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect.
Situated on a green-field site in a leafy suburb of South West London, we are fortunate to have 28 acres of playing fields within our spacious grounds. Pupils and staff alike benefit from first-class facilities across all areas of School life. These include a state-of-the-art 3G sportsground, a large and well-appointed Sports Hall, and the remarkable Hammond Theatre for the Performing Arts, along with an excellent library and specialist facilities for Art, Music, Science, Technology, Computer Science and Languages (Modern and Classical). Our older pupils enjoy impressive Sixth Form private study and Careers provision in The Barry Martin Centre.
The Millennium Boat House, shared with our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles, has a prime location on the nearby River Thames, and provides the focal point for our popular and successful Boat Club. Hamptonians’ examination results and university entrance record consistently rank in the top echelon nationally and indeed internationally. Nearly all Hampton leavers go on to undergraduate courses at Russell Group or equivalent universities; around 25 pupils are offered places at Oxford and Cambridge annually, and a significant number move on to global top ten universities. We also support pupils who wish to study at universities in North America, some of whom secure academic and/or sporting scholarships.
Hampton’s notably diverse, socially inclusive nature is an especially cherished part of our DNA and we as far from being a stereotypical public school as any setting in the independent sector. Currently, 7% of our boys (around 100 in total) attend on means-tested, free places, many of which are funded by a separate but closely linked educational charity, The Fitzwygram Foundation.
‘One of the most genuinely inclusive, diverse independent schools in the London area’. Good Schools Guide
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Hampton is one of the country’s foremost academically selective independent schools and this is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and successful team in a happy, high-achieving environment.
Hampton School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced Boatman. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and be able to demonstrate experience across equipment management, boat club administration, transportation and Health & Safety. Sport is a major part of both curricular and co-curricular life at Hampton School and plays an essential role in the physical, emotional and social development of every boy in the school. We are justifiably proud of the facilities, support, expertise and talent provided by the Games and PE Departments.
The successful candidate will be passionate about rowing and ideally hold British Rowing and RYA L2 Powerboat qualifications.
Working as part of a team, you will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring the best outcome for Hampton School Rowing. Boys in the First to Fourth Years have a double period of Games each week; the Fifth Year, Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth share a triple period each Wednesday afternoon. Unlike at many other schools, Hampton pupils can choose their preferred sport and have a wide choice.
We compete in prestigious local, regional and national competitions as well as holding regular fixtures with schools from across the region. It is expected that boys treat themselves, their opponents and all officials with proper respect and courtesy and they are encouraged to play with a sense of adventure and freedom without self-indulgence.
We do not encourage dour, percentage-driven sport but sport with a sense of fun in the right measure. By the same token we understand and respect that some boys will play sport for leisure or health reasons rather than competitively. Each major sport has its own Master-In-Charge. The staffing of Games at Hampton is generous. In addition to the PE Staff many of the academic staff are talented sports people and they offer additional teaching and support on the sports field. We are also fortunate enough to have regular visits from outside expert performers and specialist coaches.
The Department
Hampton is one of the top rowing schools in the country and it is a very popular sport amongst our boys. Our facilities on the Moseley stretch of the Thames are outstanding with a superb boathouse an impressive fleet of boats. The boys row on the Molesey stretch of the River Thames which is just a short run from the school.
The school has a dedicated coaching team headed by its own, full time Director of Rowing (DoR), Colin Greenaway, a former international athlete and Junior International Coach for the Great Britain Team. Old Hamptonians, including Karl Hudspith (President of the Oxford University Boat Club 2012), the Livingston brothers and the Smith brothers have competed in the Boat Race. The Searle brothers are also well-known Old Hamptonians and Olympic Gold Medallists. (Greg Searle was part of the Bronze Medal GB Eight, London 2012 twenty years after his Olympic Gold in Barcelona 1992). THE DEPARTMENT Pupils begin learning the discipline in the Third Year when they will be taught to scull. The emphasis is on enjoyment and watermanship. There are regular training camps in the holidays, some at the Boathouse, but also in Spain and Belgium. Hampton’s rowing department has a thriving Parents’ Association which raises funds to support our rowers. Each year the Hampton School Boat Club hosts two major rowing events on its home stretch of the River Thames:
The Hampton Small Boats Head and The Hampton Fours and Eights Head. Both races are run over a course of approximately 3000m downstream from Sunbury Lock. The first of these events is the Small Boats Head, typically held in late November, with the Fours and Eights head following in late January/early February. Viewing is possible, along the full length of the course; from the towpath running on the south (Molesey) bank from the start at Sunbury Lock to the finish at the western end of Platt’s Eyot.
The responsibilities below outline the core elements of the role and are not exhaustive.
Key responsibilities:
Equipment Management
Organise the Hampton School boat bays to ensure a safe and effective environment, including;
- racking of the boats and storage of other equipment (liaison as required with the Lady Eleanor Holles School)
- Collecting up lost property and taking to the school where items are to be handed over to Head of Lost Property
- Ensure the fleet of boats and blades are well maintained, including;
- Monitor condition of all equipment and prioritise a programme of repairs and refurbishment
- Make repairs to boats and equipment, as necessary and where possible o Ensure boats are cleaned regularly
- Ensure boats conform to the safety standards set out in ‘Row Safe Guide’
- Ensure all blades are labelled and stored correctly, and painted in club colours.
- Ensure a good supply of spares are maintained and stored appropriately at the boathouse for all makes of boats used by Hampton School Boat Club
- Help to maintain rigging set ups on training boats, specifically 1x and 2x, help rig racing boats if required by other coaches
- Check condition of coaching launches and with the assistance of the Boathouse Keeper (BK) do any necessary work to keep them well maintained
- Organise any repair and maintenance of outboard engines. Ensure all coaching launches have safety bags and conform to British Rowing guidelines
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the principles of boat rigging
- With the DoR submit an annual safety audit for British Rowing and undertake any necessary improvements, where highlighted by British Rowing, to equipment and facilities not covered by the BK or School Estates Manager
- Arrange with the approval of DoR the disposal or sale of unwanted equipment
- Liaise with School Estates Manager regarding any maintenance of the Boat House, Boat House security and Fire Alarms
- All work to be notified to the DoR who will monitor expenditure and timetable of work
- Work with the DoR to assist in the necessary administration of the club, as required.
Health and Safety
- To fully understand the implications of and adhere to the Health and Safety Policy within the boathouse and be responsible for maintain standards which meet these requirements
- Under direction of the DoR maintain safety equipment within the boathouse and in the launches
- Responsible for a duty of care for rowers and to act in loco parentis and take small groups of boys for away events
- Ensuring the boathouse is a safe and healthy environment
- Administer basic first aid to pupils wherever required during the working day, dealing with any basic accidents, reporting incidents and liaising with School’s Nursing Team when needed (training will be provided)
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Staff Behaviour Policies and Procedures at all times.
Transportation
- Collection and/or drop off of any equipment as instructed by the DoR
- Where possible tow trailers to events and act as equipment support to the coaches
- Attend Regattas and head races, as required assisting with both rigging and launching boats
- Maintain good condition and arrange servicing of the boat club vehicles in conjunction with the School Estates Manager
- Maintain trailers, with the assistance of the school facilities manager arrange for their annual service
- Organise the loading of trailers, working closely with the coaches, for all rowing events
- Attend training camps as required by the DoR.
- To collect and make deliveries of equipment, including boats, launches or other items as necessary
- To assist in transport of boats to from regattas, involvement in towing trailers to and from regattas, and assist with their loading and unloading.
Person Specification:
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience:
A commitment to the Safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
- Passionate about Rowing with a high level of experience as a Boatman
- A specialist Sports and/or relevant British Rowing or RYA L2 Powerboat Qualification
- Experience of working with children or young people
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues (First Aid training will be provided)
- A warm, cheerful and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Awareness of the physical demands of the role
- Understand fully what is required to promote the aims and ethos of the School and understand the nature of independent education and of the high expectations within the sector
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring the best outcome for the crew
- Personable, confident, self-motivated and able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to deal politely and effectively with staff, pupils, parents and the general public
- Professionalism and commitment to the demands of a successful co-curricular programme
- Ability and willingness to learn on the job and attend INSET as necessary
- Clean Full driving licence and the ability to tow a trailer is essential
- Ideally have an understanding of the requirements for transporting boats in the EU .
Hours and Holidays
This is a full time position and will include weekdays and weekends to attend coaching sessions and regattas and on occasion rowing camps during school holidays, to be discussed and agreed with the DoR and in their absence Deputy Head (Pastoral). The School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process
Salary
A suitably attractive salary is available based on merit and commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience. The Hampton School Trust Governors also currently offer the following non-contractual benefits to staff, subject to any terms and conditions and the School’s eligibility requirements: death-in-service benefit insurance policy; a Medicash healthcare cash plan; enrolment in an appropriate Pension Scheme; personal accident insurance; School fee remission; cycle to work scheme, lunch; sports facilities and counselling. Salary scales are reviewed each year to ensure they remain competitive Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and non-contractual benefits are provided at the discretion of the Governors and may be withdrawn or changed at any time.
Training
Where necessary, to attend INSET training or undergo other training to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness.
- To act as Fire Marshal and First Aider as required. Training will be provided
- Any other reasonable tasks required by the Deputy Head (Academic), The Headmaster and/or Bursar in association with the above role.
Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above. This document is designed to provide applicants with a flavour of the position and responsibilities. It is not necessarily comprehensive and exhaustive.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as Sponsorship is not available.
Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of Hampton School Trust to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, colour, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. Hampton promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practices.
If any special requirements or access arrangements are required to attend an interview, please inform us.
Offers of employment will be made on merit, suitability of qualifications and experience, in pursuit of our policy of equal opportunities
Safeguarding
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. We reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.
Further details of the Hampton School Trust are available on our websites.
This post involves working with children, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Please note all appointments are subject to the Hampton School Trust Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure.
The School is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure. The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the School can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful. Please note that in order to be considered for a position at the School, you must complete this application form. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.
Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.
