Sports Graduate Assistant

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £23,809 per annum, paid pro-rata for the duration of the contract

Job type: Fixed Term (two terms), Full Time

The Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

The Role

They are recruiting for Sports Graduate Assistants to deliver excellent coaching in a range of sports, working with pupils throughout the Junior and Senior sections of the school. The role will include a requirement to undertake general administration and support the smooth running of the department. This position will suit a new or recent graduate looking for experience in the field of sport and within a co-educational, independent day school as development to the next stage of their career.

This is a full-time, year-round position, for two academic terms from January 2026 to August 2026. There will be a requirement to work some hours outside of the core school day, including after school and Saturdays during term time. During school holiday periods there will be a requirement to support pre-season training and Sports fixtures and contribute to the wider co-curricular life of the school by attending school trips in the UK and abroad, both in Sports and in other academic departments, as part of a staff team.  

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the Sport and PE Programme across the whole school including lessons, after school practices, fixtures and sports events
• Collaborate with PE teachers and sports coaches to create and implement engaging and inclusive sports and PE lessons
• Coach and officiate sports teams on Saturdays each term
• Work closely with their coaching staff to plan and implement training sessions, develop game strategies and prepare teams and individuals for competitions
• To undertake general administration and support the smooth running of the department
• To write sports reports for their teams
• To attend school trips and other co-curricular and enrichment activities as part of the staff team, supporting a variety of academic departments throughout the year, including during school holidays
• To undertake all required training for the role such as first aid, lifeguarding and umpiring qualifications
• To ensure the safety and quality supervision of pupils at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• A good standard of education and hold a Bachelor’s degree (essential)
• Experience of working in a team (essential) 
• A new or recent graduate looking for experience in the field of sport and within a co-educational, independent day school
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Willing to be proactive, flexible, adaptable and work as part of a team
• Passion for sports and physical activity, with a desire to inspire and motivate young athletes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of IT proficiency including use of Microsoft Office

Benefits

• NEST or Aviva pension scheme
• Free use of the school’s Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre
• Free two course lunch during school term times
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free staff car park
• The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/sports-graduate-assistant-portsmouth-2245447

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

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