Job Description

Graduate Assistant (Sports)

To start - September 2025

We are currently seeking a Graduate Assistant (Sports) to join and work within our support team at Shebbear College. The role would suit a recent graduate with a passion for sport and education.

Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged from 2 - 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools.

The Graduate Assistant (Sports) role provides essential support to pupils and staff across academic lessons and co-curricular activities (sports, outdoor education, trips, events etc). The role will involve teaching, mentoring and promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils

As a Graduate Assistant you will be expected to make a significant contribution to both the delivery of PE and the coaching of sports teams.

We welcome applications from candidates with significant expertise in playing and/or coaching in one or more of our major sports (rugby, netball, hockey, football and cricket). The post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work on occasions including sports coaching, boarding, academic support and general duties.

This role would suite recent graduates looking to gain experience in an education setting.

A full job description is available on request.

We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skill and attributes for this varied and exciting role.

You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.

BENEFITS OF SERVICE

Working in a small friendly school in a stunning rural location A competitive salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience Longer holidays than the maintained sector Free lunch and refreshments during term-time Health & Wellbeing Centre on site during term time Free use of the college facilities such as gymnasium
APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000857

Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer and we do not accept CVs.

Further details about the School are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs

No agencies please.

Closing Date: 28th June 2025

Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received.

PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.

The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to 19,829.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025