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Sport and Boarding Assistants / PE and Sports Coach

Nerve Centre

Ware

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established institution is seeking dedicated Sport and Boarding Assistants to enrich the PE and Games Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with students through coaching and teaching various sports, including football, hockey, and netball. You'll play a vital part in the boarding life of the college and accompany students on Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. This position is perfect for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about sports and education, committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for young learners. If you're ready to make a difference in students' lives, this role is for you!

Qualifications

  • Ability to assist in teaching and coaching various sports.
  • Willingness to engage with children and young adults.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in teaching, coaching, and officiating main sports like football and rugby.
  • Involvement in the boarding life and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.

Skills

Coaching

Teaching

Officiating

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant experience in sports coaching

Job description

Job Title: Sport and Boarding Assistants

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire

Salary: £17,340 gross, paid over 11 months.

Job Type: Fixed-Term - Term Time

Hours: Term-time plus fixtures, school trips and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expeditions

(Required for September 2025)

St Edmund's College offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a forward-thinking and ambitious PE and Games Department. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic sport and boarding assistants. The role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including:

  1. The ability and willingness (with training and mentoring as required) to assist in the teaching, coaching, and officiating of one of our main sports (football, hockey, netball, and rugby).
  2. The ability and willingness (with training and mentoring as required) to assist in the teaching, coaching and umpiring of additional sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Rugby or Cricket.
  3. Involvement in the boarding life of the College.
  4. Duke of Edinburgh Award: Accompany and take part in two Duke of Edinburgh expeditions during the academic year.
  5. Potential support within the Prep School.

The post will involve close contact with, and a high degree of responsibility for, children and young adults. The majority of this will be regulated activity.

As with all staff, you will be responsible for providing a safe environment in which children can learn.

Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is: Midday, 14th March 2025
Interviews to take place: As soon as possible after the closing date

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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