Sports Graduate Organisation Claremont School Salary Based on experience Location Claremont Prep School - St Leonards-on-sea Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 28 June 2025 Job Description OverviewWe are looking for a recently qualified sports graduate who is keen to kick start their career by contributing to our dynamic sports programme. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable teaching and coaching experience, and to be part of an accomplished sports team. The successful candidate will contribute to sporting and co-curricular programmes across the school (Prep and Senior) and coach across a variety of sports. Location: Claremont Prep & Senior SchoolContract: Fixed term contract (September 2025 to July 2026) Hours: 44 hours per week, term time plus 1 week for INSET training Term dates can be found here: https://www.claremontschool.co.uk/calendar There may be opportunity for work during the holidays as part of Club Claremont Sports Graduate - Key Responsibilities • To assist with the planning and coaching of sport sessions at the direction of the Sports Leads.• To contribute to the extensive co-curricular programme and all areas of school life.• To be responsible for individual teams on match days and undertake officiating duties as required.• Assist the Sports Department with some of the lunchtime and after-school sports clubs and training sessions.• To provide mentoring support and constructive feedback to pupils to ensure progress.• To take accurate registers at the beginning of each session.• Provide the Sports Department with basic administrative support.• To assist with the organisation on sporting fixtures and trips.• Refereeing and umpiring matches as appropriate.• To contribute to the sports department by attending department meetings.• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards. Administering basic first aid to pupils and reporting incidents (subject to successful completion of First Aid qualification).• Any other duties as required by the School.Skills, Qualifications and Experience • A specialist sorts, PE and/or coaching/teaching qualification • A minimum of Level 2 Coaching in either Cricket or Hockey • Experience of working with children or young people – desirable • Exceptional communication, patience and interpersonal skills • The ability to demonstrate a good level of technical knowledge.• The ability to demonstrate a child-centered, holistic approach to teaching and coaching.• The ability to provide positive and constructive feedback.• A flexible, enthusiastic and energetic attitude, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents.• A positive can-do approach with all sports.• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.• Excellent organisational skills, experience with administration and a desire to develop professionally.• Good time management.• The ability to work proactively, self-sufficiently and within a team.• An understanding of the nature of independent education and of the high expectations within the sector.• Professionalism and commitment to the demands of a successful co curricular programme. • The ability and willingness to learn on the job.Benefits● A supportive and friendly team● Competitive salary scale● Free dining and refreshments during term time ● Free on-site parking● Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour individual assistance programme● Company Pension● Access to iSP Learning Hub – an online professional development platform with hundreds of courses to widen your knowledge and support career growth ● Part of the ISP group of schools, with opportunities for international career development and international learning opportunities How to apply Please contact hr@claremontschool.co.uk for an application form and to discuss the role further Share X LinkedIn Email