Sport and Games Practitioner

The Boarding Schools' Association; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Bath seeks a Sports Practitioner to engage with students across various sports. The role involves delivering Games sessions and PE lessons while running sports fixtures. Candidates should have strong knowledge in at least one sport and hold relevant coaching qualifications. This position is available on a full-time or part-time basis until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in at least one sport (Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Tennis, or Cricket).
• Hold sports coaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Games sessions and PE lessons.
• Run sports fixtures with students across all year groups.

Skills

Knowledge of Rugby

Knowledge of Hockey

Knowledge of Netball

Knowledge of Tennis

Knowledge of Cricket

Multi-sport coaching experience

Education

Sports coaching qualifications

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term Contract – 5 January to 3 July 2026. A temporary opportunity has become available at Prior Park College on a full-time or part-time basis (0.8 FTE).

The PE and Games department comprises a dedicated team of teachers and coaches, based in the Bury Sports Centre, an impressive purpose-built indoor sports facility on our stunning 57-acre site. Facilities include a large indoor sports hall, fully equipped fitness centre and swimming pool, as well as a large range of outdoor games facilities including astro, hard courts, playing fields and three cricket pitches.

Alongside highly popular Academic PE courses at GCSE and A-Level, the department supports a huge range of sports via the Games programme, with the core aim of enabling the widest possible participation across the school.

The Sports Practitioner is a student-facing role, working in the Sports Department to deliver Games sessions and PE lessons along with running sports fixtures with students across all year groups from L3 (Year 7) to U6 (Year 13).

Will have strong knowledge and experience in at least one of Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Tennis, or Cricket (multi-sport experience desirable) and hold one or more sports coaching qualifications.

Established in 1830, Prior Park combines the very best of tradition and progress, with cutting-edge facilities and accommodation, including a pioneering digital learning programme. Prior Park College is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.

Interview date – likely to be the afternoon of Monday 6 October 2025

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates read the job description and complete an application form also available to download from our website.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.