Job ID: S-U-2421 - Graduate Sports Assistant

Notting Hill Prep is seeking to appoint a Graduate Sports Assistant to join our popular co-educational school in the heart of Notting Hill. This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate considering a career in teaching and offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across Reception to Year 8.Sport is central to our curriculum and extensive extra-curricular programme. Every pupil is encouraged to participate fully, regardless of ability. The successful candidate will support PE lessons and sporting activities, working closely with our PE and coaching staff across the school.Key responsibilitiesAssist the PE and coaching staff in delivering the curriculum and extra-curricular sportsSupport pupils across Reception to Year 8Contribute to training sessions, fixtures, and competitionsUmpire, coach, and support multiple sports as requiredEngage fully in school life and uphold the school’s valuesPerson specificationEssential:A recent graduate or a graduate considering a career in teachingCoaching or playing experience in two or more of the following sports:Netball, hockey, cricket, football, rugbyWillingness to gain experience across all core sportsProfessional personal presentation and a friendly, approachable mannerCommitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenDesirable:Strong expertise in one sport with a willingness to support othersExperience or qualifications in swimmingSafeguardingThis role involves regular contact with children and constitutes regulated activity.The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Applicants must therefore declare all convictions and cautions, including those which are spent, unless protected under DBS filtering rules.Salary and benefitsCompetitive salary, dependent on experienceFree school lunchesDefined contribution pension scheme