Our Sports Graduates play an important role – they enrich the learning experience for pupils and help with the day-to-day running of Sport in the School. It is possible that the position might extend into a second year, by mutual consent.
We aim to create an environment that instils passion in sport. We have superb sporting venues at Henley Road, Westwood and Notcutts. Ipswich School Sports Centre, Rushmere is a multi-million pound training venue offering first class sports and events facilities.
In this role you will:
* Assist in the coaching of Sport in both the Senior and Prep Schools
* Assist lead coaches in providing a safe and constructive sports coaching environment
* Be available to coach/ referee during games afternoons, after school clubs and weekends
* Contribute to the Schools Athletic Development Programme
* Administrate and organise school sports teams
* Contribute to the administration of fitness data
* Organise pre-game kit and equipment and post-game laundering of team kits
You will also play a key role in our boarding houses, helping to supervise pupils in the evenings and at weekends, and generally assisting the Head of Boarding with the delivery and supervision of boarders’ activities outside of school hours. The quality of our boarding education was rated as Excellent in our ISI Inspection, with the Inspectors commenting that boarders were “self-assured, courteous and respectful of one another. They develop warm and supportive relationships with one another and the boarding staff.”
To find out more about this role please contact our Heads of Sport – Maddy Newlyn (Hockey) min@ipswich.school, Jenny Hyam (Netball) jyh@ipswich.school, Matt Searle (Rugby) mds@ipswich.school or Nicky Boje (Cricket) boj@ipswich.school. Alternatively please contact the HR team: hr@ipswich.school.
Hours of work, pay and benefits
* This is a fixed term post for one academic year 2025-26
* It is expected that your working hours will total 40 hours each week during term time
* Your Salary will be £19,157.50 for the year
* Free staff accommodation is provided
* All meals are provided by the School Monday to Friday during term time
* Use of the School’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge
* Option to join the Schools Pension Scheme and 3x death in service cover
* Access to Smarthealth, a wellbeing app for staff offering 24/7 GP access and mental health support.
To apply
We would encourage you to download an application form and a full for this role using the following link or contact the HR team on 01473 408300 hr@ipswich.school .
Completed application forms should be returned by noon on 28 February 2025 to: the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email hr@ipswich.school. Please apply as soon as possible as we may close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School Policy on the recruitment of ex offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.
* Ipswich School’s employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out his/her duties the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School she/he must report any concerns to the School’s Safeguarding Children Officer (the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral) for Senior School pupils, the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils and the Nursery Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery).
* Ipswich School’s employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.