Physiotherapist

Organisation: King's College School Wimbledon
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time
Location: Wimbledon, London
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 29 September 2025
Interview date: 6 October 2025
Job Description: We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and innovative musculoskeletal or sports physiotherapist to support our medical team and Games/PE department.

The successful candidate will report to the lead medical practitioner, working closely with the director of sport and other staff working in the medical room and Games/PE department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing pitch side support, including first aid, head injury and musculoskeletal assessment, for school sports teams as required, including training sessions, midweek fixtures and Saturday fixtures. This includes supporting the needs of the 1st XV Rugby team.
• Supporting the recovery of pupils via a regular head injury and musculoskeletal clinic
• Running a regular clinic to provide musculoskeletal appointments, support for strength and conditioning provision, and relevant advice and mentoring to sports scholars and gifted and talented pupils in sport
• Making appropriate and full records in a timely manner, and communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure appropriate information sharing
• Gathering informed consent for assessment and treatment
• Formulating and delivering individual treatment programmes for pupils based upon evidence-based practice, physical assessment, and appropriate clinical reasoning
• Having full regard at all times to the school’s medical, Games/PE and other policies and procedures, and other relevant guidance
• Recording decisions and clinical notes using appropriate school systems
• Undertaking any other reasonable task as directed by the lead medical practitioner and/or the director of sport

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a currently registered physiotherapist, a member of the Health & Care Professions Council and member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
• Experience of working in a school
• Have a strong understanding of sports injuries, particularly those regularly seen in adolescents and childrenKing’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
• Has experience of pitchside cover
• Experience of contact sport
• Hold a current first aid certificate (HSE recognised)
• Have experience of concussion assessment in sport and extensive knowledge of the protocols outlined in “UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport”
• Hold or be willing to complete England Rugby’s PHICIS-RFU’s pre-hospital immediate care in Sport Level 2 qualification
• Have professional and legal accountability to the Health & Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) ‘Standards of Practice, Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency, Conduct, Performance and Ethics’ and tort law in all aspects of practice
• Have a personable and professional manner with a strong work ethic and good attention to detail
• Have the ability to build strong working relationships at a variety of levels
• Be eager to develop and maintain personal, service and professional standards at the highest attainable levels through continuing professional development
• Be a confident, assured communicator at all levels
• Be a good team player and able to work collaboratively
• Be empathetic, kind and an excellent listener
• Be comfortable working in a busy, reactive environment, remaining calm under pressure
• Be able to demonstrate good IT skills, with a working knowledge of spreadsheets and database systems

Working hours:

Working hours – approximately 550 hours per annum, term time only with more hours in autumn and term time. Anticipated hours of:
Two weekday evening clinics ideally 1530-1900 for 3 terms plus Wednesday 12.00 -1700 for two terms and Saturday 08.00 - 1400 for two terms (autumn and spring)
Remaining hours will be used for overrunning away fixtures, unscheduled cup matches. Administration and follow up and attendance at all INSET days.
King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at 9am
Interview date to be confirmed

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff 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. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
How to apply: To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website https://www.kcs.org.uk/useful-information/career-opportunities. Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password.