Graduate Assistant - Sport

King’s College School; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking sport graduate assistants to enhance their Games and PE provision. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a leading school known for its outstanding academic results and vibrant co-curricular activities. Candidates will inspire students to excel in sports, contribute to coaching teams, and engage in the school's thriving community. With exceptional facilities and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity, this role promises a fulfilling experience for those passionate about sports education.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in leading and supporting Games and PE provision.
• Eagerness to inspire and support all pupils to reach their sporting potential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of Games and PE provision.
• Contribute to coaching sports teams and delivering training programs.
• Support pupils in their sporting development and experiences.

Skills

Expertise in rugby

Expertise in netball

Expertise in hockey

Expertise in rowing

Expertise in football

Expertise in cricket

Expertise in tennis

Interest in badminton

Interest in basketball

Interest in golf

Interest in squash

Interest in swimming

Interest in table tennis

Interest in water polo

Job description

We are excited to invite applications for sport graduate assistants to assist with the delivery of our outstanding Games and PE provision from September 2025. 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 one year, with a possibility of extension for a second year.

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 co-curriculum. 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.

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 ofchildren 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.