Sports Graduate for 25/26

Organisation: Royal Russell School
Salary: Competitive
Location: Croydon, Surrey CR9 5BX
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Job Description: We are seeking to appoint a candidate with the ability to teach at least one or more of our sports to a high level: football, netball, hockey, cricket, or strength and conditioning. Or has appropriate qualifications and experience in other sports that we offer: dance, basketball, swimming, trampolining, and rugby.

The successful candidate will be committed to supporting teams and individuals to succeed at all levels. The ideal candidate would have participated in their sport through school, clubs, or university, either through playing to 1st team level or gaining some coaching experience in these environments.

We expect candidates to be able to demonstrate clear potential to operate effectively in teaching and coaching sport to our children from 3-18, delivering pastoral care and making a positive contribution to other areas of school life. Those on a ‘sandwich’ year during a university course will be considered, but the preference is for candidates who might be able to offer more than one year to the School.

You will be primarily working in the Senior school and there will be opportunities to support the Junior School as a through-school model.
You will be a motivated and values-driven practitioner who promotes a competitive spirit within the teams they work with — one that balances high standards with mutual respect and support, regardless of individual abilities or outcomes.

Sport and physical education are integral to Royal Russell School. You will be part of a large department of 35 staff, led by our dynamic Director of Sport, Health, and Fitness.

You will be joining a team of sector-leading teachers and coaches, including ex-professional athletes and highly experienced teaching practitioners. You will share our passion for providing opportunities to develop a lifelong love of physical activity.

Further details and a candidate pack can be found on our website: https://www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies
How to apply: Further details and a candidate pack can be found on our website: https://www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies Application forms should be sent to hr@royalrussell.co.uk