Residential Sports Graduate

Reference
1092120

Branch
University of Surrey

Start date
01/09/2025

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
This is a Term Time only role 36 weeks

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
-

Holiday rate
-

Role
Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious Sussex countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.

We are looking to appoint a Sports Graduate (Hockey, Football or Netball specialism) Would you like the opportunity to work within a school environment? We are looking for candidates with an interest in sport and education

All applications for this role will go direct to the advertiser and Unitemps will not manage your application

Duties and responsibilities
Duties for the graduate will include:

• Participating in the day to day activities of the school
• Provide assistance and lead sessions across all sports
• Have a particular area of strength in either hockey, football or netball
• Assisting in the preparation for and taking of fixtures with other schools
• Supporting with general duties in the school
• Assisting with school events and trips

Main Purpose of Role

• To assist with general duties in the school, primarily located in the sports department
• To communicate positively with pupils, parents and colleagues
• To be a proactive and committed member of the school
• To take responsibility for other tasks in and around the school
• PE and Games lessons – leading and assisting across all core sports
• Assisting with major sports events or trips (including residential trips away from school)
• Support the weekly department admin tasks such as collating team sheets and transport lists
• Coach a team for fixtures against other schools (occasionally after school and at weekends)
• Assist with one early morning sporting activity each week
• Participate in the general day to day activities of the school as a whole and undertake a share of the staff duties.

Skills and experience

• Have a good standard of education and hold a relevant sports or coaching degree
• Have good IT skills
• Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a willingness to partake in swimming pool lifeguard training or hold a relevant qualification

Location
Haywards Heath

Benefits

• £19,659 for the 34 weeks 
• Free Parking
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Free Meals
• If Residential - a fee of £100 per month is payable.

Additional information
Both residential and non-residential applications will be considered

How to apply
To Apply for the role please download the application pack from:

Click here to apply

Send the completed pack to:

vacancies@greatwalstead.co.uk