Sports Graduate

Would you like the opportunity to work within a school environment?

Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious Sussex countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils, whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.

We are looking to appoint a Sports Graduate (Hockey, Football or Netball specialism) with an interest in sport and education from September 2025 to July 2026, term time only.

Duties will include:

• Participating in the day-to-day activities of the School
• Providing assistance and leading sessions across all sports
• Having a particular area of strength in either Hockey, Football or Netball
• Assisting in the preparation for and taking of fixtures with other schools
• Supporting with general duties in the School
• Assisting with school events and trips

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good standard of education and hold a relevant sports or coaching degree
• Have good IT skills
• Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a willingness to partake in swimming pool lifeguard training or hold a relevant qualification

Both residential and non-residential applications will be considered.

Click here for further details and an application form.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 21st February 2025.

Applicants will be considered as they are received, and the School reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register with the update service.

Great Walstead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Data Handling – please refer to Great Walstead’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice, which can be found on the School’s website.

Great Walstead School is part of the Ardingly College group of schools.