Sports Graduate Assistant (Residential)

Are you a graduate considering a career in education? We are seeking a small team of residential graduates with energy, drive and enthusiasm, to join our prep school.

We are a busy school community which provides a first-class education for our pupils in a beautiful setting in rural Hampshire, underpinned by a Catholic foundation and ethos. We strive for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, giving every child the confidence to discover where their gifts lie and to develop their talents.

The Graduate Assistant’s role is a broad and exciting one, which offers the opportunity to develop experience in a number of ways in a positive and inspiring environment. Our GAs assist with sports coaching, drama and music; support a wide range of lessons; assist in the boarding houses and carry out wider duties within the school. 

For those seeking to learn more about working in education or within the sports sector, the role provides an excellent opportunity to utilise and develop existing knowledge and coaching skills, to get involved with a school community and to develop confidence working alongside an experienced team of educators.

The school will provide full board accommodation on site during term time, as well as a salary and opportunities for professional development and training.

Approximate proportion of working time (subject to adjustment in line with school requirements):

Boarding responsibilities – 18 hours per week

Games and sports responsibilities - 14 hours per week

General assistant and administrative duties – 8 hours per week

Lesson cover – 5 hours per week

This amounts to an average of 45 hours working time per week, during term time. Some work during exeat weekends on a rota basis is expected. 

These positions are fixed term, commencing on 1st September 2022 and ending on 8th July 2023, with a salary of £16,501 per annum, based on an average 45 hour working week during term time and inclusive of paid holiday entitlement.

Closing date for applications – 31st January 2022

Assessment date – early February 2022

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.