Graduate Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom King's College School Full time

We are excited to invite applications for Sport Graduate Assistants to assist with the delivery of our outstanding Games and PE provision from September 2024. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important area of school life within our 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 coaching hockey, and an interest in other core sports (rugby, netball, rowing, football, cricket and tennis) and/or strength & conditioning, basketball, golf, badminton, squash and/or table tennis provision is also advantageous.

This is a full-time position, initially on a fixed-term basis for one year, with a possibility of extension for a second year.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the planning, preparation and setting up of lessons, and leading games sessions and/or PE lessons in line with the Department Handbook
  • Under the direction of teaching staff, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
  • Running a number of teams in both the junior and senior schools throughout the year, including at weekends
  • Assisting with the co-ordination and organisation of House Games competitions
  • Promoting the general progress of individual pupils, and groups of pupils
  • Ensuring a positive learning environment is maintained at all times, both on the school premises and when pupils are off-site at sporting activities, in line with the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
  • Supporting Heads of core sports in their day to day running of that sport within its term
  • The opportunity to support the teaching and delivery of academic PE
  • Acting as a general support to the department in terms of day-to-day administration and organisation, and pupil supervision
  • Participating, as required, in meetings that relate to the curriculum or the administration or the organisation of PE and Games department

Person Specification

The post will suit someone who has:

  • A genuine interest in leading and supporting Games & PE provision
  • An eagerness to inspire and support all pupils to flourish and reach their sporting potential
  • Expertise in hockey
  • 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 for all pupils
  • A desire to contribute to the school’s thriving co-curricular 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 other core sports (rugby, netball, rowing, football, cricket and tennis) and/or one or more of the following non-core sports: basketball, golf, badminton, squash, table tennis

King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. 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.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 17th May 2024.

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024.

Early applications are welcome, the interview process may be staged and we may to choose to appoint prior to the closing date.

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. 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.

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