Graduate Sports Assistant

Graduate Sports Assistant

September 2022

Fixed term for one academic year

Ashford School is seeking to appoint outstanding, committed and enthusiastic Sports Graduates whose principle duty will be to help coach and deliver the Ashford School sports programme. Our sports programme fields competitive teams in all major team games, swimming, biathlon, triathlon, athletics and tennis is relished, but this is no more important that providing opportunities that will promote lifelong participation in sport. We require two outstanding graduates to join our school for a fixed term residential appointment (September 2022 to August 2023). This position is designed to allow graduates who might be considering a teaching or coaching career the opportunity to experience life in a boarding school as fully as possible.

Sport Graduates are expected to support the School’s ethos of competitive sport and take part in the games programme at both the Prep and Senior Schools, supporting the Heads of Sport with organising, coaching and preparing for fixtures. The successful candidates should have a high level of experience in playing and coaching in one or more of our core sports – Hockey, Cricket, Rugby, Netball or Swimming and the willingness to help in other sports. It would also be advantageous for candidates to have a previous experience of Strength and Conditioning or similar sport science disciplines. 

In addition to being fully involved in the games, PE and co-curricular programmes you will be expected to undertake some boarding duties and will therefore need to live in accommodation on site. This responsibility will include evening and weekend duties during term time and provides you with a valuable pastoral experience. In exchange, the successful candidates will receive free accommodation and school meals during term time. You would not normally be expected to work during the school holidays, although there might be the opportunity to be involved in sports tours and masterclass coaching days.

This is an exciting opportunity for self-motivated and ambitious individuals with passion for the development of young people through sport and physical activity. At the end of this post we would normally expect Sport Graduate’s to further their careers in other schools or look to complete a PGCE (Sport) course. However, should a position arise at Ashford School then we would be happy to consider an application. All graduates will leave Ashford School with enhanced career prospects and the invaluable experience of teaching and living in a busy independent school. 

For an informal chat about the role please contact Mr Daniel Cusani, Director of Sport on 01233 625171 or cusanid@ashfordschool.co.uk 

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 31st January 

Interviews: Week commencing 31st January 

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.

Salary by negotiation and dependent on skills, attributes and qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Ashford School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education across England. As a group, we achieve more by sharing than any single school could. 

Ashford School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Ashford School is a member of United Learning Registered Charity No. 1016358