Post-Graduate Assistant Teacher (Prep Sport)

Brighton College; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Kemp Town Estate is seeking a Post-Graduate Assistant Teacher for Prep Sport. This role involves coaching netball to young pupils, teaching PE, and assisting various sports activities. Ideal for a passionate graduate who wishes to inspire students while gaining experience in teaching or coaching within a supportive environment. The position offers training and excellent benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and subsidized gym membership.

Benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Complimentary lunch

Life cover after probation

Access to college cultural events

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching netball is essential.
• Experience in swimming and athletics is desirable.
• No teaching qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching netball to pupils in Years 3 to 6.
• Teaching PE to pupils from Reception to Year 6.
• Assisting with the teaching of swimming.

Skills

Coaching netball

Patience

Flexibility

Administrative skills

Education

Graduate in relevant field

Tools

SOCS

Job description

Brighton College Prep School is seeking to appoint a Post‑Graduate Assistant Teacher (Prep Sport) to start as soon as possible. This is a fixed‑term position until the end of Trinity 2026, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate. We are looking for a graduate who is passionate about sport, has a love of learning and who wishes to share that passion with enthusiastic and energetic young people.

Experience in netball is essential, and in swimming and athletics is desirable, although not essential. We are looking for a graduate with excellent administrative skills, patience and flexibility who is also willing to undertake essential routine administrative tasks across the whole department. The post would best suit someone considering a teaching or coaching career, although no teaching experience or qualification is required.

Role Specification

• Coaching netball to pupils in Years 3 to 6.
• Teaching PE to pupils in Reception to Year 6.
• Assisting with the teaching of swimming to pupils in Years 1-6.
• Coaching teams and games sessions from Years 3-6 as appropriate in netball, hockey, tennis, athletics, football, rugby and cricket (including some weekend fixtures).
• Officiating as appropriate in netball, hockey, tennis, athletics, football, rugby and cricket.
• Team teaching and assisting experienced subject teachers in classroom situations.
• Running or assisting with extracurricular activities as required.
• Assisting with weekly departmental administration (experience in using SOCS desirable).
• Assisting with the organisation of swimming galas, sports days and tournaments.
• Undertaking school duties.
• Being a full member of the teaching staff.

Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College's music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.