Responsible to: Director of Sport
Location: Stephen Perse Cambridge Junior School and Senior School
Role Description
The Sports Interns will be responsible for supporting the sporting development of pupils and assisting PE staff in a thriving and busy department in the delivery of Sport and PE for students aged between 3 and 18.
This position is a fixed term contract, commencing at the end of August 2025, until July 2026.
Main Responsibilities:
● To assist in coaching a variety of sports with an emphasis on netball, hockey, football and cricket to small groups.
● To take an active part in the extra-curricular life of the school; involvement in clubs, after school and Saturday fixtures is essential.
● An ability to umpire, or have knowledge of umpiring skills, in netball or hockey would be an advantage.
● To assist with the administrative side of the department, e.g., helping to update the website, confirming transport and fixtures along with the organisation of equipment in preparation for lessons and fixtures.
General Responsibilities
● Act as an excellent ambassador for Stephen Perse at all times.
● Build and maintain good working relationships with all Stephen Perse colleagues.
● Assist as necessary in other Stephen Perse areas at peak times.
● Work at all times towards the aims and goals of Stephen Perse and any individual objectives and targets you may have agreed.
● Proactively identify areas for improvements within Stephen Perse.
● Actively promote Stephen Perse Equal Opportunities Policy, encouraging staff awareness and participation in all areas.
● Act in accordance with the Data Protection principles at all times.
● Adhere at all times to Stephen Perse operational and employment policies and procedures.
● Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
● Cooperate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
● Follow the training you have received when using any work items Stephen Perse has provided.
● Adhere to Stephen Perse’s Privacy Notice and ensure private and confidential data is kept secure and disposed of in the appropriate manner.
This is not necessarily comprehensive and the position holder will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
Safeguarding and welfare of children
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with Stephen Perse’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the role-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Person or the Stephen Perse Designated Safeguarding Lead.
All employees of Stephen Perse adhere to the Safer Working Practices guidance and all teaching staff are required to adhere to the Teaching Standards which can be found on the government website.
Terms and conditions
All appointments for Stephen Perse are subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks, suitability to work with children checks, online checks, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a medical questionnaire and proof of qualifications.
Hours of work
The hours of work are 37.5 hours a week, including Saturday mornings (although may also be required to work during the school holidays, specifically, pre-season training).
This is a term time position plus all INSET days (35.2 weeks).
Salary
£16,078 per annum (£20,280 FTE) - £19,632 per annum (£24,762 FTE).