Graduate Assistant - Sports
King Edward's Witley
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive, plus accommodation and board
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2020
Job overview
We seek a Graduate Assistant – Sports to work alongside class teachers to design, develop, and deliver exceptional lessons. They will have the responsibility of assisting in the wide range of sport clubs after school and in the evening and be available to give pastoral support to the pupils.
The days and hours of work will be variable, to support sporting events and other functions within the school calendar. Paid additional residential duties may also be available for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic role model who has experience in football, hockey and/or cricket to a high standard (minimum 1st team University squads). A coaching qualification of level 2 or higher would be desirable.
In return we offer accommodation, board and a salary in return for variable hours and days worked to support musical events and other functions within the school calendar. We also offer free car parking, free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities, all meals and snacks on duty and a Cycle to Work Scheme. Paid additional residential duties may also be available for the right candidate.
King Edward's School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 400 pupils, around 60% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.
To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686358.
Closing date for applications: Midday on Friday, 6th March 2020.
Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position.
King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.
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About King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-educational boarding and day school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full or weekly boarders. It caters for boys and girls, with main entry points at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Around 31% of students are from abroad, from around 40 different countries. There is a Sixth Form of 98, most of who go on to universities, including Oxford and Camb. At the same time the curriculum is deliberately broad and suitable for pupils of differing abilities. The School has become known for its innovative approach and offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
Further details of the School are to be found in the Independent Schools’ Year Book, or on our website www.kesw.org.
The Area: King Edward’s Witley occupies 100 woodland acres on the edge of Witley, a village on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is about twelve miles from Guildford and four miles from Godalming. Witley station is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo railway line and the journey from London takes just under an hour by train. The School is 45 minutes by taxi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The area is a noted beauty spot and the School is surrounded by woodland, heathland and commons. Local amenities include the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford and the School is within close proximity of London and the south coast. There are good shopping facilities in Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford.
Child Protection: King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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