Job Description

Richard Huish College has a strong reputation regionally in its offer of a wide range of A level and vocational courses in Taunton and the surrounding areas in Somerset.

This is an exciting time to join our Huish Sport team as our Sport facilities Assistant. This a fantastic opportunity to be part of a thriving sporting community that works across both education and local sports clubs. The role provides the platform for development of facility and sports management skills. This role will be working closely with the Sports Development Manager at the college and several local partners.

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to join the Huish Sport team. If you are a confident communicator with the ability to work well with students and colleagues and have experience of working in sports development, we look forward to hearing from you.

Richard Huish is a welcoming, supportive, and exciting place to work, which promotes a culture of respect and high aspirations for both staff and students.

Hours: 8 hours per week, all year round, flexible working required

Salary: 12.93 per hr (24,953 FTE Point 7 on the Support Staff Pay Scale)

Contract: Fixed term until 30th April 2026

Start date: ASAP or by arrangement

Closing date: 9.00am 17th October 2025 (we will not review applications received after 8.00am)

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form and use the supporting statement box to explain how your values, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities meet the requirements of the .

Please provide a full employment history since leaving education and explain any gaps in your employment history and include dates. CVs and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Please read the application guidance notes and the Principals letter to applicants.

Richard Huish College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

These posts require a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 12.92-12.93 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person