Resident Sports Graduate

Organisation: The Leys School
Salary: Salary £13,643 per annum with free accommodation
Location: Cambridge
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 30 January 2026
Job Description: Resident Sports Graduate
Part Time | Fixed Term Post | Starting September 2026
Salary £13,643 per annum with free accommodation

We are seeking an enthusiastic Resident Sports Graduate to join our thriving PE & Games Department on a fixed term contract for one year. You will be providing sports coaching from Year 7 up to 6th Form pupils, assisting with PE teaching in a practical and an academic setting, and completing a variety of administrative based tasks to support the department. Experience in one or more of the following sports would be advantageous: Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Tennis or Hockey (playing at a high level or coaching). This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with an exceptional team, and to gain invaluable experience for a future career in teaching or coaching. The starting salary will be no less than £13,643 per annum.
For a full description of the role please see the Job description and Person specification.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.
The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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How to apply: How to apply: If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to The Recruitment Team, The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD or recruitment@theleys.net by 09.00 on Friday 30 January 2026.