Residential Sports Graduate

St. Leonards School is recruiting for a proactive, enthusiastic, and dedicated sports graduate to join our friendly team of residential staff and fully engage in the vibrant life of our bustling boarding community. The ideal candidate will excel in facilitating a diverse range of sporting and recreational activities, enjoy the company of young people, possess a pastoral mindset, and thrive in a close and mutually supportive environment.

Sport is integral to the life of our school, and we're keen to provide our students with a variety of physical activities to support their well-being. Whether it's swimming, golf, tennis, football, a background in strength and conditioning, or any other sport, we welcome candidates with expertise in these areas. The ability to offer a broad spectrum of sporting options ensures that our students can find activities that resonate with their interests and aspirations.

We prioritise providing exceptional pastoral care and support to our boarders, and at least two residential staff members oversee each of our three boarding houses. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Housemasters/Mistresses, assisting in the day-to-day care of boarders, providing overnight coverage, and proactively responding to the needs and interests of our students. Their role will be pivotal in ensuring that our students feel safe, fulfilled, and healthy.

Hours of Work: 51 hours per week which include 14 hours of boarding support, 20 hours of sports coaching, term time only i.e. 34 weeks per year.

All pastoral staff who are not registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Registration must occur within three months of starting in post.

Please see  the Job Description for further information.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to PVG (Disclosure Scotland) membership and two satisfactory references, one of which must be the current employer.

About St Leonards

St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.

St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.

St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).