Job Description

Fixed Term Contract: September 2025 - June 2026

The School is seeking to appoint graduates with a good degree in any discipline to join our fun, forward-thinking school on a 10-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in an educational setting by contributing fully to the sporting and co-curricular programme at the School. There is also the prospect of getting involved in other aspects of school life for those who are considering a career in teaching and/or wish to take full advantage of the opportunity.

The successful candidate will assist professional sports coaches and PE/games staff and will also support co-curricular events across the curriculum. Candidates will be required to have played in one of the main terms sports to a good club level or above. Coaching experience of a range of sports is desirable to include at least two sports (rugby, football, netball, hockey or cricket) with a specialism in one of these sports being essential. Experience of being involved with the co-curricular side of school life is desirable.

The position demands enthusiasm, flexibility, and a positive approach to all games. If you like to work collaboratively and welcome the opportunity to participate fully in a busy and thriving School, we offer a comprehensive induction and CPD programme for all levels of staff, a competitive remuneration package, and outstanding, well-equipped facilities. Meals will be provided during term time.

Working 35 hours per week (including fixtures/events at weekends). Term time to include four days ahead of each term for pre-season training and the three days of summer camp (July 2026 - date to be confirmed). Hours will be worked across 5 days, Monday to Saturday (with the equivalent of one day off per week, which will be confirmed on timetable allocation), with flexible hours to include early morning and evening work. The postholder will also be expected to assist with Saturday sports (home and away fixtures) and any other School trips as required. During term-time, the successful candidate will work at the School and any other confirmed locations as may be reasonably required.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Wednesday 20 August 2025

Interviews: Thursday 21 or Friday 22 August (date to be confirmed)

Interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Work Location: In person