Graduate Sports Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who specialises in football to play a key role in the PE and sports team at Emanuel School.

You will be responsible for supporting the PE / sports department in the delivery of PE, games and co-curricular sport with a particular emphasis on our football programme.

You will also contribute to key sports events such as pre-season training, training camps or sports tours (outside of term time).

About you 

We will be looking for the enthusiasm and drive to make sure that every pupil is developing in our PE lessons and co-curricular programmes. 

You will have strong communication skills, and the confidence to work with children in a trusted role. You may have participated in football to a high level and ideally hold coaching qualifications.

Candidates applying for our graduate sports assistant roles are sometimes interested in a future teaching career and those individuals will find a range of opportunities to develop their skills and experience of working in schools during their time at Emanuel.

The ability to also coach cricket to a high standard would be advantageous.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 3rd November 2024.

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

We may close the vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if the right candidate is found.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.