Graduate Sports Assistant

(Term time only, full-time, 1-year contract)

King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can be take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Sports Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the sports department, including administrative tasks, organising inter-school events and fixtures, running extracurricular clubs, and maintaining equipment and facilities.

The post-holder should:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Physical Education or related field


• Have experience of working with children across 4-18 age range


• A full DB1 driving licence (minibus) and First Aid certification would be desirable


• Experience of umpiring/refereeing and running residential trips would be desirable


Closing date for applications: midnight, Monday 3 June 2024

To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form.

We have excellent benefits which include:

• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Free lunch during term time


• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme


• Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme


• Use of School gym facilities


• Staff CPD


• Cycle to Work Scheme


We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

To read more about King Alfred's diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.

All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and conviction can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Sports Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the sports department, including administrative tasks, organising inter-school events and fixtures, running extracurricular clubs, and maintaining equipment and facilities.

The post-holder should:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Physical Education or related field


• Have experience of working with children across 4-18 age range


• A full DB1 driving licence (minibus) and First Aid certification would be desirable


• Experience of umpiring/refereeing and running residential trips would be desirable
  
  We have excellent benefits which include:


• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Free lunch during term time


• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme


• Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme


• Use of School gym facilities


• Staff CPD


• Cycle to Work Scheme


We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

To read more about King Alfred's diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.

All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.