Sports Graduate

Organisation

Royal Russell School

Salary

Competitive

Location

Royal Russell School, Croydon (South London)

Contract type

Fixed Term (Full time)

Closing date

30 September 2026

Interview date

5 October 2026

Job Description

Sports Graduate

to start as soon as possible

Fixed term 2026/2027

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, or cricket. Or has appropriate qualifications and experience in other sports and activities that we offer: basketball, swimming and trampolining, strength and conditioning.

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.

You will be primarily working in the Senior School  and there will be opportunities to support the Junior School as a through-school model.

Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 9.00 am on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 5th October 2026.

Further information can be found here: https://www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies/

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.

How to apply

Application form (which can be found here https://www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies/) to be sent to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Wednesday, 30th September 2026

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