Graduate Sports Assistant

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (SVS) is seeking an enthusiastic graduate to spend a year in this stimulating and exciting school. The ideal candidate will be energetic, have a passion for working with students, and be able to work effectively as a team member with the ability to show initiative when required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to coach girls' sport throughout the year; to include Netball and Hockey as the major sports.

We expect our graduate to take a full and active part in all aspects of School life and so the post holder will be someone who is completely flexible, have a can do attitude, prepared to be role models for our young people and adopt high standards of personal conduct. The graduate will be considered as a member of the academic staff. There is a requirement to live on site during term time.

Outside the classroom and sports fields there is a great deal of scope for involvement in the School’s varied programme of extra-curricular activities. The graduate will be expected to assist in School activities on a weekly basis, supervise the Sports Hall with some evenings on a rota basis and potentially have responsibility for some evening boarding duties.

The graduate will be given an opportunity to provide support within the classroom, on the sports field and work closely alongside the academic staff in the teaching and learning of a varied age group of students. The graduate will be required to take an active role in the pastoral care of our pupils which is based on a house system, with vertical tutor groups.

Key Duties

• Contributing to, and setting, high expectations in the Games and PE Departments that inspires, motivates and challenges pupils;
• Supporting activities in the classroom and throughout the School;
• Overseeing Boarders’ use of the Sports Facilities in the evening; or supervision in the Boarding House;
• Contributing to the planning and evaluation of teaching and learning within the classroom;
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the classroom as a learning environment;
• Working with the Sports Facilities Administrator to facilitate the use of sports lettings.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been inspiring pupils since 1576. It is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School for ages two to 18 and a member of HMC, BSA, IAPS and ISBA. The Senior School is located in Sutton Valence, Kent. The School is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. More information about the School can be found at svs.org.uk.

Sports Department

The department is headed by Vince Wells. Our games programme includes Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket and Tennis. The school has excellent facilities including a sports hall, AstroTurf, netball courts, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, athletics track and forty acres of playing fields.

How to Apply

To be considered, applicants must complete the official application form (CVs not accepted). Your covering letter should highlight the skills and attributes you would bring to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], how your experience aligns with the role, and specific details of experience and achievements.

Submit your completed application and monitoring form, along with your covering letter, to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Alternatively, post to: Assistant Bursar, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], North Street, Sutton Valence, Kent ME17 3HL.

Application deadline: Friday 8th May 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Benefits

• Salary: £21,000pa
• Single accommodation (study bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and washing facilities)
• Free meals during term time
• Use of sports facilities
• Pension (TPS or APTIS DC for academic staff; TPT for support staff)
• Fee remission (50% discount for full-time staff with children at the School)
• Free parking with EV charging points
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Benenden Healthcare membership (School pays up to 80%)
• Press Reader subscription
• Free eye tests for regular computer users
• Staff development opportunities
• Social events

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers, Enhanced DBS check, and declaration of medical fitness. It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. All applicants are expected to read the School’s Child Protection Policy prior to interview. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.