Early Years graduate sports assistant

Organisation: Claremont Fan Court School
Salary: 18,298
Location: Esher
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 12 May 2025
Job Description: Sport is a much-loved aspect of Claremont life, and we offer a wide range of sports for pupils to take part in, whether it is for fun, fitness or to represent the school. Our sports department encourages participation and places emphasis on the relevance of a healthy lifestyle in relation to their everyday lives.

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate sports assistant to support with early years PE within the Junior School and the delivery of a major sport across the wider school. You will assist the PE department during lessons throughout the week and support with Saturday morning fixtures.

We are looking for someone who either holds a coaching qualification or has played to a high standard in one or the school’s major sports, with a desirable knowledge and enthusiasm of early years PE. The candidate should be comfortable refereeing and umpiring, demonstrate a fun, creative and adaptable approach, and act as a sporting role model to all pupils.

This role would suit a recent graduate from a sports related discipline and is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the field of sport. It would be ideal for someone who may be considering a career in sport or education.

In return we offer a competitive salary and all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including generous contributory pension, 5 x life assurance, free lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme.

More details on how to apply for this position can be found under the current vacancies page on our website.

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 12 May 2025

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."
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