Graduate Residential Assistant (Sport)

Graduate Residential Assistant (Sport)

I am working with a school that is seeking an engaging and passionate Graduate Residential Assistant with the energy and enthusiasm to bring about excellent progress and enjoyment to the pupils. This role is a live-in residential position, with evening and weekend duties in the boarding houses being off-set by time off during the week. The role is available from September 2025 to July 2026 and on site accommodation is provided. Applicants should show a keen interest in a career in education, with previous holders going on to apply successfully for a PGCE afterwards.

The Role

• Support the Head of Boarding and Assistant Houseparents in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere and fostering a happy community spirit, especially for children newly arrived at the School;

• Help children learn the routines of the boarding houses and assist with any problems.

• Uphold the rules of the boarding houses and pass on breaches of the rules to the Head of Boarding or the Deputy Head (as appropriate);

• Participate in the evening duty rota under the direction of the senior member of staff on duty. Duties will include providing evening activities and helping with bedtimes;

• Participate in the weekend duty rota under the direction of the Head of Boarding;

• Actively engage with children and play a full part in ensuring their needs are met, at any point when on duty in boarding hours.

Specific responsibilities (Sport):

• Assist and coach teams as directed by the Director of Sport, including planning training sessions as appropriate to the range of ability within the squad in question, and preparing the equipment and resources for the training session;

• In liaison with the Director of Sport, carry out team selection and post team lists for each upcoming fixture in accordance with the Games Department Handbook;

• Take teams to matches and be responsible for the team’s behaviour, conduct and manner of play, and thus the School’s reputation;

• Confidently umpire or referee matches of rugby, hockey, football, netball, cricket and rounders when required, ensuring sound knowledge of the rules prior to the event;

You:

• Applicants must hold, or be working towards, a good honours degree and have a suitable sense of responsibility and professionalism;

• Must be an enthusiastic and capable sportsperson with a good level of coaching experience in a variety of sports.

• The ability to carry out instructions reliably and efficiently, along with a cheerful, willing and flexible disposition, is a must.

Accommodation: provided rent free within the grounds.

Meals: All meals provided whilst on duty

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week as required within the rota

Salary: £14,500 - £15,500

Interviews: ASAP

Start: September 2025

Responsible Consultant: Kelly Bothomley