Job Description

Department

Sports

Line Manager

Director of Sport

Role

We are looking for a recently qualified and talented sports graduate who is keen to kick start their career by contributing to our dynamic sports programme. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable teaching and coaching experience, and be part of an accomplished sports team. The successful candidate will contribute to sporting and co-curricular programmes across the school and coach across a variety of sports, providing cover where necessary, including weekends and evenings for fixtures.

Main duties and responsibilities

To assist with the planning and coaching of sport sessions at the direction of the Director of Sport.

To contribute to the extensive co-curricular programme and all areas of school life.

To assist with Sport events, this will require weekend work to run sports teams or other co-curricular activities.

To be responsible for individual teams on match days and undertake officiating duties as required

Assist the Sports Department with some of the lunchtime and after-school sports clubs and training sessions

To provide mentoring support and constructive feedback to pupils to ensure progress

To take accurate registers at the beginning of each session.

Provide the Sports Department with basic administrative support.

To assist with the organisation on sporting fixtures and trips

Refereeing and umpiring matches as appropriate

To contribute to the sports department by attending department meetings

Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards. Administering basic first aid to pupils reporting incidents and liaising with the School's Nursing Team (subject to successful completion of First Aid qualification).

Any other duties as required by the Director of Sport.

All staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.

Essential skills and qualifications

A specialist Sports, PE and/or coaching/teaching qualification.

Good GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English Language and Mathematics.

Demonstrate a good level of technical knowledge.

Experience of working with children or young people.

Demonstrate a child-centred, holistic approach to teaching and coaching.

An excellent ability to provide positive and constructive feedback.

A flexible, enthusiastic and energetic attitude, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents.

A positive, can-do approach with all sports.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent organisational skills, experience with administration and a desire to develop professionally.

Good time management and an ability to use time efficiently and effectively.

An excellent ability to work proactively, self-sufficiently and within a team.

An understanding of the nature of independent education and of the high expectations within the sector.

Professionalism and commitment to the demands of a successful co-curricular programme.

Ability and willingness to learn on the job.

Desirable skills and qualifications

A recent graduate qualification in a sports discipline.

A high level of playing and/or coaching experience in football and/or cricket.

Experience and knowledge of strength and conditioning, football and cricket coaching and refereeing / umpiring qualifications

Swimming coaching / lifeguarding experience and qualification.

Emergency First Aid qualification or awareness of Health and Safety and First Aid

Membership of or presence on relevant NGB coaching register.

All staff have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.

Background and Terms of Employment

Our founder John Colet opened the doors to St Paul's School in 1509 to educate boys regardless of race, creed or social background. We are committed to our founder's vision and offer financial support to every boy who is successful in gaining a place at the school on academic merit and fulfils the means-tested bursary criteria. The quality of a St Paul's education is dependent upon the quality of its staff so we recruit high quality people and look after them well. St Paul's embraces diversity, inclusivity and equal opportunity and we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, personalities and skills.

We hope that working at St Paul's might be right for you. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, supportive and purposeful. We are a thriving organisation that draws upon a wide range of different skills, qualifications, roles and responsibilities, whether teaching or other support staff and personal professional development for all staff is a high priority.

Salary

Competitive, plus benefits.

Hours of work

35 hours per week, Monday to Saturday, to be confirmed with the Director of Sport - and these may vary week to week.

The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract from September 2025 until July 2026. This is a term time role and term dates can be found here: http://www.stpaulsschool.org.uk/info/term-dates

Holiday

Pro rata of the full time equivalent of 25 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays. As this is a term time only post, holiday pay will be incorporated into the annual salary.

Job Types: Temporary, Graduate
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 23,000.00-23,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025