Gap Year Assistant (PE department)

Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week), Term-time. Usually Monday-Friday but may be some weekend events. Flexible daily timings including before and after school hours/ Additional 10 days to be worked outside of school hours or during closure periods.

Croydon High School is inviting recent school or university graduates with a passion for sports to join our Gap Year Assistant programme starting September 2024.

This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in delivering PE curricular and co-curricular activities at an exceptional independent day school. As a Gap Year Assistant, you'll be integral to the Physical Education Department, contributing to lessons, sports events, and school-wide activities including assemblies and clubs. Your involvement will extend to organising and participating in events like Sports Days and Open Days, going beyond the conventional school hours.

We're looking for energetic, creative individuals eager to make a significant impact on our students' lives. This role offers a diverse set of responsibilities, enhancing your skills and providing invaluable experiences. A competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our school community await. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, empathy, teamwork, and a background in sports or education.

Join us for a transformative gap year filled with challenges, growth, and the chance to inspire the next generation.

About the School:

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.

Benefits: 

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities 

• Training grants for qualifications 

• Generous pension schemes 

• Free life assurance benefit 

• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans 

• A Cycle to Work scheme 

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is noon, Monday 18 March 2024. 

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 26 March 2024. 

Applications will be reviewed regularly. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST 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.

Salary: Salary £24,618, pro-rated to £20,182 for term time working

Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week), Term-time. Usually Monday-Friday but may be some weekend events. Flexible daily timings including before and after school hours/ Additional 10 days to be worked outside of school hours or during closure periods.

Contract: Fixed term contract (September 2024 to July 2025)

Location: Croydon