Residential Postgraduate Coach and Assistant Teacher

Have you recently completed your degree and are considering working within education? Does the opportunity to gain experience before applying for teacher training appeal to you?

We are seeking someone who has recently completed their degree and is interested in an opportunity for 6 months to work as a sports’ coach, teaching and boarding assistant within the Wrekin Old Hall Trust (Wrekin College & Old Hall School, Shropshire), to support pupils aged 4 – 18 within the school communities. You will have the opportunity to work in a classroom helping to teach an academic subject should you wish, but no prior teaching experience is required. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate with a strong sports background who has a desire to pursue a career in education and coaching. Expertise in Rugby, Cricket and Hockey in particular would be an advantage, but all applications will be considered. You might have any degree, but might have an advantage if Geography is something you studied for A level or higher.

The right candidate will join us for a fixed term from 4th January 2021 until 3rd July 2021. Induction would need to take place at a suitable time for both parties at the beginning of December.

The salary package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. As part of the salary package we will include accommodation for the 6 months and food during term time.

We will aim to develop your skills and experiences, both personally and professionally. It is hoped that the successful candidate will learn quickly from the members of staff with whom that they are working with, in particular, learning effective teaching methods and techniques which encourage the respect and good behaviour from the pupils, and firm control of individuals and groups in a variety of situations.

Some of the roles will include:-

• To assist with the games programme

• To assist in the classroom

• To assist with a variety of administrative work within the school

• To help in the organisation and supervision of a full and varied programme of extra-curricular activities, including at weekends

• To assist with evening boarding duties

What happens next?

Submit an application form for 2021 Residential Postgraduate Coach and Assistant Teacher

The closing date for applications is November 1st 2020.

Successful candidates will be invited for an interview.

Terms & Conditions, and all the necessary paperwork will be emailed to you as required.  

Offers will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS)