Gap Student / Graduate Sports Assistant

Gap Student / Graduate Sports Assistants

Oakwood School is seeking to appoint talented, pro-active, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our school as Gap Students/Graduate Sports Assistants for the academic year 2025-26, from September 2025 to August 2026. We are a busy, thriving, happy and vibrant independent prep school with over 310 pupils aged 2 to 11 years old.

If you are considering a career in teaching, or are looking for some professional work experience before heading off to university then this could be the opportunity for you! The role of the Gap student / Sports Assistants at Oakwood is one of support for pupils, staff and parents and would suit someone who is looking for a rewarding life enhancing experience in addition to developing their knowledge and skills.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as well as a willingness to play a full part in the everyday needs of the school. The ability to coach a netball/hockey/rugby/football or cricket team would be advantageous.

Required From: September 2025

Hours: Monday – Friday (Hours vary between 07:45 – 18:00)

Contract: 12 Month contract, Full Time working term-time hours (with additional hours and pay available during school holidays supporting the wrap-around care provision of the school).

Salary: Dependent on experience and/or qualification (including staff benefits package)

A detailed job description and an application form are available to view and can be downloaded from the vacancies section of the school website http://www.oakwoodschool.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Application forms should be submitted electronically. CV’s may be attached, but not accepted in place of the application form. We encourage interested parties to apply promptly for this above position and reserve the right to interview and appoint early should sufficient applications be received. Please contact recruitment@oakwoodschool.co.uk for further information. An informal tour and enquiries about this role are welcome.

Closing date: Friday 14th March 2025

Interviews held: Week commencing Monday 17th March 2025

Oakwood School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must undergo child protection screening including checks with the current employer. DBS clearance at enhanced level and full reference checks with current and past employers will be required for the successful candidate.

Oakwood Preparatory School, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9AN

www.oakwoodschool.co.uk

Telephone: 01243 575209. Email: office@oakwoodschool.co.uk

Registered Charity No 1105033