Sports Graduate Assistant (Junior School)

Job Title: Sports Graduate Assistant (Junior School)
Hours of Work: 42 hours er week (including Saturday mornings), Term Time Only
Reports to: Director of Sport

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The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of schools seeks to appoint a Sports Graduate Assistant to work as part of the whole School Sports department, Junior School pastoral team and fully immersed in sporting co-curricular activities. The postholder will support classes and lead sports teams that are suitable to their personal skills. In addition to practical work, the role will also include some administrative duties.

Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life.

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We take sport seriously; not simply because we produce some of the highest performing school teams and players in the region but also because sport gives all our students vital physical and mental skills, on and off the pitch. We have over 70 acres of grounds that cater for all our core and co-curricular sports.

Participation in co-curricular sport is positively encouraged at all levels and there are an extensive number of practices and clubs that take place at before school, lunchtime and after school that the students can take part in, supporting the weekend fixture programme. We boast a strong fixture list in all major sports, competing against nationally renowned schools. Our priority is to help every student find the sport they love, so we give them the chance to try everything and we celebrate very success.

A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development. Accommodation may also be available.

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Application closing date: 8am on Friday 5 June 2026

Interviews to take place the week commencing 8 June 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

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We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development. Accommodation may also be available.