Reed's School - Graduate Sports Assistant

Summary

We are currently looking to appoint a Graduate Sports Assistants who will assist with the teaching and administration of School sports.

Detail

The successful candidate will have demonstrated proven coaching ability in one of our major sports - Rugby, Hockey, Cricket or Netball.

Experience in our other optional sports is also beneficial.

The candidate will have the ability to coach to a high level and be confident officiating.

The Sports Graduate Assistant will be willing to make a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school, including weekly Saturday matches and occasional Sunday events during term time.

This role will report into the Director of Sport.

This role does not come with onsite accommodation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the teaching of sport for all Reed’s School students at both internal and external events.
• Assist with school sports fixtures and departmental administration, including lesson planning. This will include some Saturdays.
• Assist with the recording and reporting of the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Attend meetings relating to the reporting of the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Accompany and assist the department in the coordination of sports fixtures and trips.
• Provide support to the Director of Sport and work cooperatively within the Department Team.
• Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the Department and the School as outlined in the staff and departmental handbook.
• Attend suitable INSET as required under the guidance of the Director of Sport.
• Support the School’s Strength and Conditioning programme.
• Market the school to prospective parents.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons with whom you come into contact.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as instructed by the Director of Sport and commensurate with the role.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves 

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. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. 

Documents

• Safer Recruitment Policy and Procedure PDF Document
• Graduate Sports Assistant Brochure 2026 PDF Document
• Graduate Sports Assistant - JD PDF Document
• Privacy Notice for Staff, Other Staff and Volunteers PDF Document
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy PDF Document