Graduate Sports Assistant

Organisation: Canford School
Salary: Up to £18,525 per annum plus excellent benefits package
Location: Canford School is located in Wimborne, Dorset.
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 16 March 2026
Job Description: GRADUATE ASSISTANTS – SPORT

Netball, Rowing, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Hockey, and Racket Sports.

We wish to appoint, for September 2026, outstanding, enthusiastic and committed university graduates whose principal duty will be to help coach and deliver the Canford School Sports programme focusing on one of the above sports.

This programme must offer all of our pupils the chance to explore the opportunities that sport offers, allow them to express themselves through their physical wellbeing activities and facilitate those who wish to excel in their chosen path. The successful candidate will also help in boarding houses, assist with the weekend activities programme, and potentially assist in an academic department appropriate to the strengths of the graduate. Applicants must have the ability to coach at a good level in one of the sports listed, along with the willingness to help in other sports. Experience and ability to help in the athletic development / strength and conditioning programme is a desirable quality. The ability to contribute to other areas of school life is an advantage.

The Graduate Assistant role is designed to allow people who might be considering a teaching career to experience life in a boarding school. Previous graduate assistants have gone on to positions in education both at Canford and other outstanding independent and state schools both at home and abroad. Equally others have subsequently moved into roles in Elite Sport and business. We are also happy to receive applications from students seeking a placement to support their degree or those wishing to take a year out, but not necessarily considering teaching as a career.

This is, initially, a fixed term appointment until July 2027. Accommodation is provided, as are all meals in term-time.
How to apply: For further information, and to apply, please visit our website www.canford.com/Job-Vacancies. For queries contact the HR Department on 01202 847590 or by email: recruitment@canford.com Please apply as soon as possible – applications will be considered as they are received