Graduate Assistant – Sport

We are seeking to employ a graduate assistant with outstanding sporting and coaching pedigrees to assist with the teaching of sport and PE. The post would suit candidates with the ability to extend, challenge and develop our most able performers, as well as possessing the ability to inspire and nurture a love for sport in every pupil in the school. All successful candidates will be expected to make significant contributions to both the delivery of PE and the coaching of sports teams. You should have significant expertise in at least one of our major sports.

Teaching

• Assisting with the planning, preparation and setting up of lessons
• Leading games sessions and/or PE lessons as appropriate
• Under the direction of staff, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and groups of pupils
• Following the agreed policies in the Departmental Handbook with regard to such matters as programmes of study, teaching methods, and differentiation
• Assisting with the coordination and organisation of House competitions
• Running a number of teams in both the Junior and Senior Schools throughout the year, including weekends
• Supervisory duties
• Everyday organisational tasks
• Providing or contributing to reports relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety
• Participating, as required, in meetings at the school that relate to the curriculum or the administration or the organisation of the PE and Games department

Assessments and Reports

• Providing or contributing to reports relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils

Discipline, Health and Safety

• Maintaining good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety, both when they are on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere

Meetings

• Participating, as required, in meetings at the school that relate to the curriculum or the administration or the organisation of PE and game

King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

If you are interested in our Graduate Assistant – Sport opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 21st February 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 28th February 2023

Early applications are welcome – the interview process may be staged, and we may choose to appoint prior to the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.