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Graduate Sports Assistant

RGS Newcastle
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RGS Newcastle
Salary
In the region of £24.5K gross per annum (Full Time Equivalent). As this is a term time only role plus 4 staff training days and 10 additional days, the actual salary for the role will be pro rata’d to in the region of £21.9K gross for the fixed term period (i.e., August 2026- July 2027 working 1492 hours) and is inclusive of Saturday working and trips.
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type
Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date
4 February 2026
Job Description
Graduate Sports Assistant

Fixed Term starting mid-August 2026 until 2nd July 2027

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding sport graduate to work with the Sports Department from mid-August 2026 until 2nd July 2027. If you are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled sportsperson who is looking to potentially move into a career in sport in the future, then we would like to hear from you!

The successful candidate will provide support across the sports department and work alongside the PE and coaching teaching team, working with students from Year 3 (age 7) to Upper Sixth (age 18). We would welcome applicants who have a strong background in our major games’ sports (rugby, hockey, netball, football, or cricket). In return, we offer valuable experience of working in one of the country’s most successful schools and the opportunity to develop your knowledge in teaching, coaching, managing strength and conditioning programmes and officiating sport. There may be opportunities to accompany trips or tours within the school as well.

Hours: The days of work are Monday to Friday and includes weekends, as and when required for fixtures or sports centre duties. The Graduate Sports Assistant will work approximately 1492 hours across the fixed term period (8 hours per day).

Salary: In the region of £24.5K gross per annum (Full Time Equivalent). As this is a term time only role plus 4 staff training days and 10 additional days, the actual salary for the role will be pro rata’d to in the region of £21.9K gross for the fixed term period (i.e., August 2026- July 2027 working 1492 hours) and is inclusive of Saturday working and trips.

Excellent employee benefits available- please see full job information for more details

Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 4th February 2026

Applications should be sent directly to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

Please visit our website to access our jobs page: www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us
How to apply
Applications should be sent directly to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk Please visit our website to access our jobs page: www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us
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