Residential Graduate Sports Assistant

Summary

Farleigh School seeks a small team of Residential Graduate Sports Assistants with energy, drive and enthusiasm, to join our thriving prep school.

Detail

Are you considering a career working with children and young people in education, sports or social care? We are seeking a small team of Residential Graduate Sports Assistants with energy, drive and enthusiasm, to join our thriving prep school.

We are a busy school community which provides a first-class education for our pupils in a beautiful setting in rural Hampshire, underpinned by a Catholic foundation and ethos. We strive for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, giving every child the confidence to discover where their gifts lie and to develop their talents.

These roles are broad and exciting, and they offer the opportunity to develop experience in a number of ways in a positive and inspiring environment.

You would assist with all aspects of the school, including, but not limited to sports coaching in some of the following sports: hockey, netball, football, rugby or cricket; support and cover a wide range of lessons; support in-exeat weekends; assist in the boarding houses and carry out wider duties within the school. You may also accompany groups on educational days or residential trips and contribute to, and experience all aspects of the boarding school environment.

For those seeking to learn more about working in education or within the sports sector, the role provides an excellent opportunity to utilise and develop existing knowledge and coaching skills. We are keen to hear from those with particular interests in sport and those who are keen to get involved with a school community and to develop confidence working alongside an experienced team of educators.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a recent graduate.
• Be enthusiastic about the education of young people.
• Have the ability to use own initiative and act as a good role model.
• Have a passion for sports coaching for all age and ability groups and/or interest in extra-curricular activities.
• Have a caring and sensitive approach to the needs of all pupils.
• Be cheerful and willing with a flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Have the ability to carry out instructions reliably and efficiently.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have demonstrable leadership skills.
• Have the ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be IT literate and have good administration skills.
• Be able to give attention to detail.
• As a Catholic school, there is an expectation that staff uphold the values and ethos of the school. Being a practising catholic is not a pre-requisite but would be welcomed.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Boarding experience
• Sports experience to include netball, hockey and cricket

Particular Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist the PE / Games staff in the weekly sports department programme with their activities (as appropriate). This includes taking teams to matches and during games sessions in hockey, netball, football, rugby or cricket
• Support the Boarding House staff in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and fostering a happy community spirit, especially for pupils new to the school.
• Participate in the evening and overnight duty rota under the direction of the senior member of staff on duty. Duties will include supervising prep, helping with bedtimes and providing overnight staff cover in the Boarding House.
• Support in-exeat weekends by supporting appropriate supervision ratios and actively contributing to the organisation of activities, ensuring pupils benefit from a safe, engaging and enjoyable weekend programme.
• Support the extra-curricular programme in Music, Drama, Art and the general activities programme.
• Participate in the week and weekend duty rota under the direction of the house staff. Duties will include organising and actively engaging in games and activities.
• Accompany staff on excursions and activities as required.
• Chaperoning the children at the beginning and end of holidays on rotation.
• Provide lesson cover, under the direction and supervision of the Senior member of staff responsible for cover.
• Some involvement in the Pre-Prep may be required.
• Supervise pupils during break times and assist with classwork on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Work with pupils during prep (homework) sessions to ensure they are working on task and supporting their needs.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Assist the relevant staff with the drop off, collection and sorting of boarders’ laundry.
• Supporting the Marketing department with appropriate tasks at the direction of the Director of Communications and Marketing or the Head of Marketing.

Any other duties which may be assigned commensurate with the post and in keeping with the nature of the Prep school environment

Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process.

Safeguarding:

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers, an enhanced DBS disclosure and an online search in line with safer recruitment.

Equal Opportunities:

Farleigh School is a co-educational organisation that believes strongly in equal opportunity for all.

Documents

• Farleigh Support Staff Application Form DOCX Document
• Residential Graduate Sports Assistant September 2026 - Candidate Information Pack PDF Document