Games Coach (Cricket Specialist)
St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone, is one of the most successful and forward-looking independent preparatory schools in the South West, awarded a ‘significant strength’ in our most recent ISI Inspection (May 2024). We pride ourselves on high-quality teaching. The School sits in a large rural site in East Devon surrounded by fields with unrivalled views over farmland down to the River Exe; a truly beautiful part of the country to live and work.
We are seeking an inspirational Games Coach, with a specialism in cricket, to provide high-quality coaching across a range of sporting disciplines to both boys and girls. You will engage with pupils of all abilities, encouraging participation and promoting ‘sport for all’ while fostering a love of sports in our vibrant school community. The role will include managing allocated teams during fixtures and actively contributing towards the School’s co-curricular programme, as well as reporting on pupil progress.
We are looking for someone with a positive and proactive approach, with a love and enthusiasm for the education of children. The successful applicant will be required to have cricket coaching qualifications, alongside wide sporting experience. A swimming teaching and/or lifeguarding qualification is highly desirable.
The position is 0.55FTE with the following working pattern during term time:
* Monday, 11:00-17:00
* Tuesday, 11:00-17:00
* Wednesday, 09:30-17:00
* Thursday, 12:30-17:00
* Friday, 13:00-16:30
The annual salary is £17,275 and will be paid in twelve equal monthly instalments.
A full candidate pack including further information about the role, the school, and an application form are on our website: https://stpetersprep.co.uk/vacancies/
Closing Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 12:00
Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 11 February 2025
Start Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@stpetersprepschool.co.uk or posted to Recruitment Team, St Peter's Preparatory School, Harefield, Lympstone EX8 5AU.
** Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School’s own application form. We are unable to consider CVs **
St Peter's Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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