Debate Performance Coach

Location: Brighton, UK

Seeking a Debate Performance Coach on a permanent part-time contract to start in October 2026. The role involves further developing and enhancing the College's Debate Society, working Thursdays for a maximum of five hours between 12.00pm - 6.00pm during term-time (33 weeks). Offers an exciting opportunity to coach one of the College's largest pupil activities.

Duties:

• Preparing for and delivering a 90-minute workshop session between 4.00pm-5.30pm on Thursdays
• Working with small groups of pupils throughout Thursday afternoon to develop their skills
• Creating and distributing resources such as PowerPoints and case files for pupil reference
• Assisting the Head of Debate in selecting teams for competitions
• Assisting the Head of Debate in organising the Brighton College Schools’ Competition
• Accompanying pupils to debate competitions across the UK and providing feedback where appropriate
• Organising and overseeing other debating events, such as internal tournaments or spars with other schools

Requirements:

• Strong British Parliamentary speaking CV, ideally with successful experience at major international competitions or equivalent high-level achievement
• Ability to create an engaged and supportive atmosphere in the classroom
• Ability to take initiative, be well organised, and work independently
• Passionate about helping young people develop as debaters, including providing support outside of sessions
• Prior experience coaching at school or university level is desirable
• Availability during term-time weekends to accompany teams to competitions where needed is desirable
• High-level judging CV and an understanding of how to develop pupils' judging is desirable
• Experience of convening competitions is desirable

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