Graduate Assistant - Sport

KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London invites applications for a full-time sport graduate assistant role starting January 2026. The position involves assisting in the delivery of Games and PE provisions, coaching sports teams, and inspiring pupils. Candidates should have expertise in at least one core sport and a commitment to professional development. This fixed-term position offers the chance to gain early career experience within a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in leading and supporting Games and PE provision.
• Eagerness to inspire all pupils to flourish and reach their sporting potential.
• Desire to enrich the sporting experience of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of Games and PE provision.
• Make significant contributions to PE and coaching of sports teams.
• Lead on delivering training and fixtures for sports.

Skills

Expertise in core sports

Ability to inspire pupils

Strong pastoral instincts

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Start date: January 2026

We are excited to invite applications for a sport graduate assistant to help with the delivery of our outstanding Games and PE provision from January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to gain early career experience in one of the UK’s leading sporting schools, and within a warm and dynamic school community.

The post is suited to candidates with the ability to extend, challenge and develop our most able performers, and who possess the ability to inspire and nurture a love for sport in every pupil in the school.

All successful candidates will be expected to make a significant contribution to both the delivery of PE and the coaching of sports teams. They should have significant expertise in at least one of our core sports (rugby, netball, hockey, rowing, football, cricket and tennis). An interest in athletic development and/or one or more of our non-core sports – such as badminton, basketball, golf, squash, swimming, table tennis and water polo – is also advantageous, as is the ability and willingness to take the lead on delivering a programme of training and fixtures for one of these sports.

This is a full-time position, initially on a fixed-term basis for two terms, with a possibility of extension.

Person Specification

• The post will suit someone who has:
• A genuine interest in leading and supporting Games and PE provision
• An eagerness to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their sporting potential
• Expertise in at least one core sport (rugby, netball, hockey, rowing, football, cricket and tennis)
• A desire to enrich the sporting experience of pupils during the school day, at weekends and during school holidays
• Strong pastoral instincts and a commitment to excellent pastoral care and safeguarding for all pupils
• A desire to contribute to the school’s thriving cocurricular programme
• An ability to work well with others
• A personal commitment to ongoing professional development

The following would be advantageous:

• Prior experience of working in a secondary school environment or with secondary age pupils
• An interest in athletic development and/or one or more of our non-core sports – such as badminton, basketball, golf, squash, swimming, table tennis and water polo, and the ability and willingness to take the lead on delivering a programme of training and fixtures for one of these sports.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant cocurriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password.

Closing date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Friday 10th October 2025

Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.