Sports Graduate (Football)

Organisation: Ardingly College
Salary: £20,210
Location: Ardingly, Haywards Heath
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 18 June 2025
Interview date: 22 June 2025
Job Description: Ardingly College is seeking to appoint a Sports Graduate to work across our main sports of Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Football and Swimming. This role will support the Sports department from September 2025 for a fixed term period until August 2026 and involve coaching sport and promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils.

The successful candidate should have a high level of experience in playing and coaching any of the College’s key sports: Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Football and Swimming. They will be required to take part in the sports programme throughout the week in both Senior and Prep Schools, supporting the Heads of Sport with organising and preparing for fixtures on Fridays, alongside attending Saturday fixtures.

Contract: This role is offered on a fixed term contract from September 2025 until 31st August 2026.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, for 35 weeks per year (during term-time only, plus one additional week to assist with pre-season training). The actual times of work are subject to flexibility and will be agreed directly with the Director of Sport.

Rate of Pay: £20,210 per annum inclusive of paid holiday
How to apply: Applications should be made via our on-line recruitment system at www.ardingly.com/staffrecruitment/vacancies and should include a covering letter or personal statement outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, one of which must be current Head (if in a school setting) or current line manager, where relevant. Ardingly College is committed to ensuring the welfare of our students and appropriate checks will be made before the appointment is finalised. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18 June 2025 although applications may be considered upon receipt. Interviews are expected to take place the following week