Graduate Sports Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Sports Assistant (with a preferred specialism in Hockey) to work with us for a 6 month residential placement (6th January to 3rd July 2026) which will include being part of our boarding community.

You will have recently graduated and be enthusiastic, well-organised and committed to enhancing sports participation throughout our community. You will work with competitive teams at all levels therefore previous high-level playing or coaching experience (preferably in Hockey, however Netball and Cricket are also desirable) would be advantageous, along with experience of strength and conditioning or similar sport science programmes.

As well as assisting with the delivery of high-quality PE and Games, you will also support team fixtures and contribute to our full co-curricular Sports programme. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in sports coaching and pastoral responsibilities which will be of particular benefit to anyone interested in pursuing a teaching or coaching career.

The post is residential and provides the opportunity to gain valuable pastoral experience by becoming part of our boarding community. You will assist with evening and weekend boarding duties, partly offset by time off during the week. You are not normally expected to work during the school holidays, although there may be the opportunity to be involved in sports tours and special coaching days.

In return you will benefit from structured support and coaching from experienced members of our highly successful PE and Games departments as well as the wider support of our friendly, collaborative school community which is located twelve miles to the East of York.

You will receive an annual salary of £18,103 as well as accommodation and meals during term time.

**required from January 2026**

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Sports Assistant (with a preferred specialism in Hockey) to work with us for a 6 month residential placement (6th January to 3rd July 2026) which will include being part of our boarding community.

You will have recently graduated and be enthusiastic, well-organised and committed to enhancing sports participation throughout our community. You will work with competitive teams at all levels therefore previous high-level playing or coaching experience (preferably in Hockey, however Netball and Cricket are also desirable) would be advantageous, along with experience of strength and conditioning or similar sport science programmes.

As well as assisting with the delivery of high-quality PE and Games, you will also support team fixtures and contribute to our full co-curricular Sports programme. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in sports coaching and pastoral responsibilities which will be of particular benefit to anyone interested in pursuing a teaching or coaching career.

The post is residential and provides the opportunity to gain valuable pastoral experience by becoming part of our boarding community. You will assist with evening and weekend boarding duties, partly offset by time off during the week. You are not normally expected to work during the school holidays, although there may be the opportunity to be involved in sports tours and special coaching days.

In return you will benefit from structured support and coaching from experienced members of our highly successful PE and Games departments as well as the wider support of our friendly, collaborative school community which is located twelve miles to the East of York.

You will receive an annual salary of £18,103 as well as accommodation and meals during term time.

**Closing date: 9am 3rd November 2025**
- Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £18,103.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person