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Kickstart your career in sport and education – Graduate or Gap Year Sports Assistant (Junior School)
Are you a recent graduate or gap year student with a passion for sport and a desire to inspire the next generation? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Assistant to join our Junior School PE and Games team at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School on a fixed term basis for one year.
Whether you’re considering a career in teaching or sports coaching, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic school environment. You’ll work with pupils from Reception to Year 6, delivering high-quality coaching, supporting lessons and clubs, and helping to foster a love of sport and physical activity.
What The Role Involves
* Supporting PE and Games lessons, team-teaching and leading small groups
* Coaching in one or more key sports – Netball, Football, Cricket, Swimming, or Athletics
* Assisting with lunchtime and after-school clubs, including squad training and fixtures
* Officiating and coaching at school sports events during the week and on some weekends
* Supporting the setup and care of equipment and facilities
* Helping with admin and logistics, such as pupil tracking and fixture planning
* Supporting the wider co-curricular and sporting life of the school
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll need strong communication skills, energy, and a genuine interest in working with children. Experience working with young people is a bonus, and a background in PE, Sport, or a related field is desirable. Most importantly, you’ll bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude.
You Might Also Have
* Coaching qualifications in one or more sports
* A lifeguarding qualification (or be happy to gain one – we can provide training)
* Experience in schools or youth sports environments
* A keen interest in exploring a career in education or coaching
In Return, We Offer
* A salary of £17,717 per annum
* Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
* Additional life insurance cover
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
* Extensive professional development training opportunities
* Free lunch and refreshments
* Free onsite parking and access to travel on the school's extensive coach network
* Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
* Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
* Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
* Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible.
Haberdashers’ Girls School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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