Contract: 1 year placement
Hours : Full time
Salary: Unpaid placement. Accommodation provided
Uppingham School offers an outstanding opportunity for a sports undergraduate to gain hands-on coaching experience within one of the UKs leading co-educational independent schools, working across a broad and dynamic sporting programme. You will support the delivery of training sessions, fixtures and co-curricular sport, while gaining exposure to performance analysis, athletic development, sports administration and boarding life.
Working alongside experienced Heads of Sport and performance coaches, you will contribute to the development of pupils across all age groups, from participation level to aspiring elite athletes. This placement is designed to accelerate your coaching development, deepen your understanding of player pathways and provide meaningful responsibility within a high-performing sporting environment, all while receiving mentorship and structured professional guidance.
About you
Successful candidate will be undertaking an undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Coaching, Physical Education or a related discipline, and hold (or are working towards) a Level 1 coaching qualification. You will be confident, organised and motivated, with experience of working with young people and a genuine passion for sport. You are keen to learn, open to feedback and excited by the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in school life while developing the practical skills needed for a future career in sport or education.
Placements at Uppingham
As a Sports Placement student at Uppingham School, you will benefit from a supportive and well-resourced environment designed to enhance both your professional and personal development.
Additional benefits include:
50% contribution to premiums for the Schools private health scheme
Free Westfield Healthcare
Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
Free staff lunches in term-time
Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health Services
Free annual flu jabs
Recognised as a Disability Confident employer
Recognised as a Mindful employer
Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 17 June 2026.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications therefore, we encourage early submissions.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
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