Job Description

Fixed Term Contract from September 2026 until June 2027

Reed's School is a fantastic place to work. Teachers and pupils alike flourish in its friendly, supportive, forward-thinking community. It is one of the leading Independent Day and Boarding Schools in the country and is proud to be providing an education for around 800 pupils, including a significant number who are funded by our charitable foundation. The school is all-boys from 11-16 and has a co-educational Sixth Form.

We are currently looking to appoint two Graduate Sports Assistants who will assist with the teaching and administration of School sports.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the School's extensive sports and activities programme and will have a proven ability to coach at least one of our major team sports - Rugby, Hockey, Cricket or Netball. Experience in more than one of these sports or our other optional sports including Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Golf, Skiing, Basketball or Athletics, would be beneficial.

This role does not come with onsite accommodation.

The closing date for applications will be

Midday on Monday 19th of January 2026.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 26th January 2026.

Please note that due to the End of the Autumn Term the HR Office will be closed from Monday 22nd of December 2025 to 04th of January 2026. We will respond to any queries on our return as soon as possible.

All interested application should apply by using the links on the school website.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person