Graduate School Assistant (Sports)

Durston House seeks to appoint a well-educated and enthusiastic graduate, who can make an effective contribution to this vibrant and thriving prep school. The Graduate School Assistant (Sport) post will be for one academic year, full-time. 

The School Assistant (Sports) carries out any tasks, as could reasonably be expected, as directed by the Deputy Head, on behalf of the Headmaster. The Deputy Head oversees the immediate day-to-day work of the School Assistant (Sports). They work term-time and the hours of work are 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

The School Assistant (Sports) assists with Mathematics and/or English support to pupils in Year 5 to Year 8, as part of his/her timetable, directed by the Deputy Head. 

Duties as the School Assistant (Sports) 

• Assist the Deputy Head, where necessary
• Assist the PE/Games Department, as directed by the Deputy Head
• Open, prepare and set up equipment at Castlebar Field and/or Swyncombe Avenue Sports Ground, before Games Sessions
• Close up Castlebar Field and/or Swyncombe Avenue Sports Ground after Games Sessions
• Coach Games alongside PE and Games Staff
• Accompany school teams at sports fixtures (occasionally returning after 5.00 pm)
• Assist at Durston House Tournaments (occasional Saturday mornings)
• Transport refreshments for match teas and assist with teas after sports fixtures
• Provide in-class support for pupils in English and Maths, as directed by the Deputy Head, in consultation with the Heads of Mathematics and English
• Provide administrative support to the school offices, as directed
• Undertake break and supervisory duties as designated by the Deputy Head
• Provide pupil welfare/first aid as required
• Assist with the School Library where necessary
• Cover for absent colleagues as directed by the Deputy Head
• Attend school Outings and Trips (Residential) as required by Senior Management

Other General School Duties 

• Accept responsibility for the welfare and care of all pupils at the school, at any time
• Be a member of a House, supporting its pupils and assisting in one of its constituent Vertical Groups
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings and other meetings, within or outside normal school hours, according to the Meetings Schedule and as required by Senior Management
• Attend major school events, such as the Carol Service and School Concert, outside normal school hours
• Attend all Staff Study Days, according to Term Dates for Staff and the Meetings Schedule

Working Time Beyond Agreed Hours 

The School Assistant (Sports) is sometimes required to attend meetings, Staff Study Days, major school events, or accompany Outings or Trips which may occur outside their agreed working hours. For some of these, overtime is paid for the extra hours worked.

The School Assistant (Sports) is paid overtime for work beyond normal hours, at the following times:

• Normal school days
• Staff Study Days
• Outings and Trips
• Informal Parents Evenings/Garden Parties
• Extraordinary Staff Meetings, or events, as required by the Headmaster
• School Productions (where appropriate)

To claim overtime, the School Assistant (Sports) completes a timesheet and has it authorised by the Deputy Head. The School Assistant (Sports) is required to attend, sometimes beyond normal hours, and is paid overtime ONLY if he/she is working, at the following:

• School Concert
• Carol Service
• Prize Day

The School Assistant (Sports) is not required to attend and is not paid overtime for attendance beyond normal hours, at the following:

• Other School Productions
• Staff social events

Person Specification 

The School Assistant (Sports) is:

• mature
• trustworthy
• honest
• discreet
• punctual
• enthusiastic
• energetic
• pro-active
• keen to use initiative
• a team player

The School Assistant (Sports) has:

• a calm, easy-going manner
• clear oral and written communication skills
• a neat, professional appearance
• good organisation, with an ability to prioritise
• ICT skills
• the ability to adapt to the varied tasks of school life
• a First Aid at Work qualification (First Aid Training is provided)

The School Assistant (Sports) ideally, has a current, clean driver’s licence

The School Assistant (Sports) is a graduate in Physical and Sport Education.

How To Apply 

Durston House will only accept applications from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed Application Forms.

If you would like to apply for this role, please download the application form from the School Website www.durstonhouse.org/about-us/join-our-team/ 

Your application form should be completed and returned to recruitment@durstonhouse.org