Are you passionate about sports and inspiring the next generation? We are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Sports Assistant to join our vibrant PE department for a one-year fixed-term contract. This is an ideal first role for someone with a degree in Sports Science or a related field and experience in teaching or coaching sports lessons, particularly with children. What You’ll Do: • Support the delivery of a diverse and engaging PE programme across all school age groups. • Coach and officiate sports teams, with a focus on football, hockey, netball, cricket, and tennis. • Assist in practical PE lessons and Outdoor Learning activities. • Provide administrative support to the PE department. • Help foster inclusivity and a positive sporting culture throughout the school. What We’re Looking For: • A degree in Sports Science (or similar) or current placement/paid internship in a similar course. • Experience in teaching or coaching sports lessons, especially with children. • Coaching or umpiring qualifications in football, hockey, tennis, cricket, or athletics (highly desirable). • A football or hockey specialist would be a bonus! • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications. • Flexibility to support fixtures at home, away, and at weekends. Skills and Attributes: • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. • Strong organisation and time management. • Ability to help make lessons fun and engaging for all levels, with a focus on differentiation. • Proactive, responsible, and a strong team player. Join us and make a difference in young people’s lives while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. Work schedule and Pay Please note that this is a term-time only role for one academic year. The advertised salary has been pro-rated and will be paid over 12 months. You will be paid for 36 hours a week working Monday to Friday with some out of hours work to support sport fixtures and other department run events. Details may be discussed at interview. How to Apply: Please submit your application form and include a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role. We will review applications and invite suitably qualified candidates for interview on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified. Early application is therefore encouraged. .