Location: Portsmouth
Salary: A GBP 23,809 per annum
Job type: Fixed Term (one academic year), Full Time
The Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.
The Role
They are recruiting for Sports Graduate Assistants to deliver excellent coaching in a range of sports, working with pupils throughout the Junior and Senior sections of the school. The role will include a requirement to undertake general administration and support the smooth running of the department. This position will suit a new or recent graduate looking for experience in the field of sport and within a co-educational, independent day school as development to the next stage of their career.
This is a full-time, year-round position, for one academic year from September 2025 to August 2026. There will be a requirement to work some hours outside of the core school day, including after school and Saturdays during term time. During school holiday periods, there will be a requirement to support pre-season training and Sports fixtures and contribute to the wider co-curricular life of the school by attending school trips in the UK and abroad, both in Sports and in other academic departments, as part of a staff team.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the delivery of the Sport and PE Programme across the whole school including lessons, after school practices, fixtures and sports events.
* Collaborate with PE teachers and sports coaches to create and implement engaging and inclusive sports and PE lessons.
* Coach and officiate sports teams on Saturdays each term.
* Work closely with their coaching staff to plan and implement training sessions, develop game strategies and prepare teams and individuals for competitions.
* Undertake general administration and support the smooth running of the department.
* Write sports reports for their teams.
* Attend school trips and other co-curricular and enrichment activities as part of the staff team, supporting a variety of academic departments throughout the year, including during school holidays.
* Undertake all required training for the role such as safeguarding, first aid, lifeguarding and umpiring qualifications.
* Ensure the safety and quality supervision of pupils at all times.
Skills And Qualifications
* A good standard of education and hold a Bachelor's degree (essential).
* Experience of working in a team (essential).
* A new or recent graduate looking for experience in the field of sport and within a co-educational, independent day school.
* Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
* Willing to be proactive, flexible, adaptable and work as part of a team.
* Passion for sports and physical activity, with a desire to inspire and motivate young athletes.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* High level of IT proficiency including use of Microsoft Office.
Benefits
* NEST or Aviva pension scheme.
* Free use of the school's Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre.
* Free two-course lunch during school term times.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Free staff car park.
* The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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