Sports Fellow

Summary:

Join a school as a Sports Fellow and contribute to a vibrant sports culture with a focus on hockey, rugby, cricket, and more.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence and personal development, fostering a balanced education that nurtures leadership, resilience, and character in students.

The Opportunity:

As a Sports Fellow, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of sports and co-curriculum programmes, helping to develop sporting excellence and promote a “sport for all” mentality. This is an ideal opportunity for a new graduate or someone seeking professional experience in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the school’s sports and co-curriculum programmes across a range of sports.
• Promote a “sport for all” mentality and encourage participation among all students.
• Work with students to develop individual and team sporting excellence.
• Collaborate with other staff to deliver the school’s high-performance sports programme.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to students in focus sports such as hockey, rugby, cricket, lacrosse, netball, tennis, and strength & conditioning.
• Contribute to the overall sporting culture and ethos of the school.
• Assist in the planning and organisation of sporting events and fixtures.
• Support the development of student leadership and team spirit through sports.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Relevant qualification or experience in sports coaching or a related field.
• Commitment to promoting a “sport for all” mentality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working with young people in a school or sporting environment.

Preferred

• Experience in coaching or teaching within a school setting.
• Knowledge of strength & conditioning or elite performance sports.
• Experience with sports programmes such as hockey, rugby, cricket, or lacrosse.
• A graduate degree or relevant postgraduate qualification.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £19,127 per annum.
• Free accommodation and meals provided during term time.
• Fixed-term 10-month contract from August 2026 to June 2027.