

HulmeGrammarSchool
Thank you for your interest in working with us here at Hulme.
This pack will give you plenty of information about the school and about the role. There is no substitute however for coming to visit us and I look forward to welcoming you to Hulme in person should you be successful in being shortlisted. If you think that visiting the school will help you in deciding to apply then please do not hesitate to contact HR to arrange a visit.
If, having read this, and after looking carefully over the job description and person specification, you would be interested in applying for this role then we would love to hear from you.
I honestly think that this is one of the most brilliant schools around, and if you’d like to work with me and the great team here at Hulme, then I encourage you to throw your hat into the ring.
MrTonyOulton Principal
Future focused since 1611
TheHulmeTrustwasgivenpermission tosupportlocaleducationalprojects, andtheOldhamHulmeGrammar Schoolswerefounded

OldhamGrammar Schoolopened
InJune,10,000evacueesfrom GuernseyarrivedinEngland with manybeingwelcomedintothehomes ofOldham withanumbercontinuing theireducationatHulme Theybecame knownasTheGuernseyBoys,and wouldnotreturnhomefor5years

Manyoftheschool’spupils,bothboysand girls,volunteeredtheirservicestoWorld WarI.71studentsand1staffmemberwere recordedtohavelosttheirlives,withthe majoritybeingkilledinactionattheSomme
Thefirstpupilsenteredthenew schoolbuildingson1stMay,with theofficialopeningbeingdoneby EarlSpenceron30th
TheCentenaryLibrarywasopened,and wasbuilttoreflectthechangingneedsof pupils complementingtheadvancesmade throughouttheschooltoequippupilsfor thechallengesofhighereducationand employmentandtopreparethemtobecome adultcitizensinthenewmillennium
A£500,000ScienceCentre wasopenedbyoneofthe world’sleadingsurgeons,and Hulmeoldboy DrDavidNott
Duetotherapidriseofindustryin Oldhamitwasdeemedtheschool wasinanunsuitablepartoftown, anditeventuallyclosedin1867

Theschoolwasflourishingwith numbersgrowing,soalargethree storeyextensionwasconstructed andtheGirls’Schoolwasopened
Theschoolrapidlyexpanded:the Estcourtbuildingwasopenedforuse bytheGirls’JuniorSchool;followed byadedicatedsciencebuilding in1959 andin1969Thornycroft building aspaceforSixthForm studentsandartdepartments
TheBoys’andGirls’Schools weremerged,bringingthem undertheleadershipofone Principal,withNurseryandSixth Formbeingco-educational

January–AnewPrincipal, TonyOulton wasappointed, withanexcitingvisionforthe futureoftheschool
September–OHGSbecomes HulmeGrammarSchool HGS welcomesthefirstcohortof co-educationYear7s
Why choose Hulme

We believe in the power of curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity Our dedicated teachers are passionate about igniting the spark within each student, encouraging them to question, explore, and develop a love for learning that extends far beyond theclassroom
We inspire a passion for life-long learningthroughabroadandbalanced curriculum, designed and led by subjectexperts AsaGoogleReference School, we embrace the advances of technology, acknowledging the opportunities that it presents for the schoolandourstudents
We harness the goodwill, success and experienceofouralumnitobenefitour current students. Our mentorship scheme in the Sixth Form is one way weworkwithpastHulmeians,allowing current students to gain advice, supportandexperience
Ourtoppriorityisnurturingeachpupil, helpingthemsafely,happilyand successfullynavigatetheirwaythrough life.WithateamofPastoralLeads,Heads ofYear,FormTutors,MentalHealthLeads andprofessionalCounsellorsworking together,outstandingpastoralcareisin ourDNA
A staggering array of clubs, societies and volunteering opportunities help students broaden their horizons and build qualities such as leadership, resilience,collaborationandempathy
It’s always the right time to join Hulme Pupils join us at a range of entrypoints,fromstartingPre-Prepat theageof2andstayingwithusright throughtoSixthFormat18,ourdoors arealwaysopentonewstudents Staff benefit from working in a throughschool which takes the very youngest andnurturesthemtomaturitytoSixth Formandbeyond
Hulme stands in the North West of Englandasabeaconofhighacademic standards and exceptional pastoral care, offering a vibrant, inclusive education that nurtures young people as individuals, empowering them to realisetheirpotential
A truly diverse, inclusive and multicultural community of staff and students Everyone is free to be themselvesatHulme
Hulmeisalargeschool,spreadover10 buildingsandfacilities,meaningweare wellequippedtoofferawiderangeof opportunities However, we are small enough to offer personalised support to each and every student, ensuring they are known and treated as an individual

A Hulme education
The education we offer here is deliberately broad and balanced because we believe that balance and breadth will best set students up to be successful in their future studies, the workplace and life generally. We’re unapologetically academic but committed to delivering so much more than good exam results, as important as they are. Hulme Grammar is not your typical independent school and certainly not the sort of school critics of the sector - many of whom have never darkened the doors of an independent school - have in mind when they talk about one.

Our students

Students recognise that they are fortunate enough to have access to a Hulme education but this is no bastion of privilege. Many of our parents are making daily sacrifices to send their children to us because they want the very best quality education for them. We take the responsibility that comes with providing their children’s education very seriously.
The students here are grounded, well-rounded, socially minded, determined to make the most of the opportunities here and ambitious to make the world a better place. They are also huge fun! It’s our role to prepare them for life beyond school, ready to take the big wide world by storm when they leave us. A career in education is by no means a walk in the park.
At Hulme, staff are ambitious for the pupils to be successful and work hard to help them fulfil their full potential. That’s sometimes tiring but is also hugely rewarding and there are a number of benefits to working here.

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Benefits to working at Hulme include free staff lunches and refreshments throughout the day; free use of the swimming pool for staff, and opportunities for staff to get together socially, for example at end-of-term special lunches. We take teaching and learning seriously and have a staff group that meets regularly to share ideas and explore the latest ideas arising from education research.
And because we recognise that life is sometimes tough and because we are committed to promoting the good mental health and well-being of our employees, we operate policies and procedures that ensure this as well as free access to counselling services.
The role
Sports Assistant at Hulme Grammar School
The Sports Assistant will be responsible, through the Director of Sport in the first instance, to act as an assistant coach across Hulme Grammar School and to take responsibility for technical support within the Sports department.



Main Duties
To deliver coaching in sport as per the timetable agreed annually, to include involvement in sports lessons from Year 4-13.
To assist as necessary, with the running of representative sports teams.
To provide support in maintaining and managing kit for sports, including the movement and care of such kit, in preparation for school matches, both home and away.
To ensure relevant equipment is available for School sessions as required by the Director of Sport and facilitate the removal of equipment after sessions and ensure it is stored appropriately.
To ensure the maintenance, care and storage of equipment.
To safeguard the health and safety of pupils when they are authorised to be on school premises and when they are engaged in school activities elsewhere.
To cover for absent colleagues within the terms of the agreed procedures.
To take responsibility for own professional development and to set objectives for improvements.
To participate in arrangements for further training and professional development.
To complete a first aid certificate.
To manage any job-related health and safety matters when required.
Main Duties
To participate in relevant meetings – departmental, staff, pastoral, INSET.
Assist with the delivery of PE lessons.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed regularly and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.
Comply with and promote the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and maintain a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors ensuring that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons.
To be familiar with relevant policies and procedures and to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people in School.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time within the context of the post.
Person Specification
This role may suit a recent school leaver 18+ who has a passion for sports and coaching and who wants to develop their skills and experience further in the field of sports and coaching.
Excellent communication skills.
Good level of fitness and a keen interest in sport.
Excellent organisational skills with ability to use own initiative and prioritise workloads.
Willingness to work flexibly and during evenings and weekends.
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with staff, partner organisations and customers
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
The normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week, term time only equivalent. Times of attendance will be variable according to the needs of the business and will include evenings and weekends. Term time work is classed as 175 days per year, which includes INSET days. (Term time only equivalent means working 10 days in the school holidays.)
The salary is dependent on age: £13,726 - £18,258
Completed applications must be emailed to hr@hulmegrammar.org or posted to the HR department, Hulme Grammar School, Chamber Road, Oldham OL8 4BX.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 21 June 2024 and interviews will take place w/c Monday 24 June 2024.
The role will commence in September 2024.
