Sports Assistant

We are looking to recruit several Sports Assistants to work closely with the Heads of Sports and Sports Coaches, in delivering the best co-curricular sporting experience for our pupils. This is a fixed-term role, starting August 2025, for a duration of one academic year, and is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in a school environment, during a gap year.

This role offers the opportunity of free on-site accommodation (if required) at our impressive Sussex campus, twenty minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton and within easy reach of London by local rail links.

• The successful candidate will have a strong background of playing one or more of the following sports to a high level: Netball/Hockey/Cricket/Rugby.
• We require all applicants for this role to have at least a grade 4 in both English Language and Maths at GCSE and have a strong sporting background.
• The ideal candidate will be innovative, proactive, organised and place the needs of the young people at the forefront of everything they do, with a genuine interest in ensuring every pupil reaches their potential.

Other benefits include free meals during term time, and access to a wide range of sports and leisure opportunities as part of our Co-curricular programme.

Salary: £443.30 per week (inclusive of statutory holiday pay)

Working hours: The post is 45 hours per week – term-time only (34 weeks per year), including evening duties and Saturdays.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.