Graduate Sports Assistant - Hockey

England and Great Britain Hockey; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Cambridge is seeking a passionate Sports Coach specializing in hockey, responsible for teaching and enhancing student sports engagement. Ideal for a recent graduate or student looking for placement opportunities. The role offers professional development and a supportive environment, with applications considered until the closing date.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits scheme

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or undergraduate seeking a placement.
• Interest in career development within education.
• Willingness to undertake sport-specific qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for games lessons, practices, and matches at the Upper School.
• Work with pupils from Year 7 to Upper Sixth.
• Support pupil participation in national competitions.

Skills

Hockey Coaching

Youth Engagement

Team Management

Education

Graduation in Sports Coaching, Sports Science or related degree

Job description

The Perse School is seeking to appoint a high calibre Sports Coach with a specialism in Hockey who will take responsibility for games lessons, practices and matches at the Upper School working with pupils from Year 7 to Upper Sixth, in a fixed term role for 12 months. Hockey at The Perse is thriving, with both boys’ and girls’ teams regularly reaching the later stages of national competitions. Our indoor hockey teams also frequently qualify for the U16 and U18 Indoor National Finals. Many of our pupils participate in local community clubs, and several are part of Talent Academies or have achieved England representation.

This role would suit a recent graduate in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or related degree, with an interest in pursuing a career in the education sector, as well as undergraduates seeking a ‘thick sandwich’ / one-year placement. We are committed to staff professional development so there will be opportunities to develop teaching practice, receive training and undertake sport specific qualifications.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: Work with us - The Perse School Cambridge

Closing date: Monday 16th June at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School 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: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: Work with us - The Perse School Cambridge