Graduate Sports Assistant (Hockey)

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified graduate to develop their coaching and teaching skills within a supportive and high-performing environment as a Graduate Sports Assistant (Hockey). Our Graduate Sports Assistants are an integral part of our PE and sports teams, playing a key role across the full breadth of our sports offering. As a hockey specialist, you will contribute to the delivery of PE, games and co-curricular sport with a particular emphasis on our hockey programme.

This role is ideal for those considering a future in teaching or sports coaching. You will gain first-hand experience in a school setting, working closely with experienced educators and coaches. We are looking for a personable and enthusiastic individual, committed to sport and physical education. A degree-level qualification in sport (or equivalent experience) is required, alongside practical experience of playing and coaching hockey. The ability to coach at least one additional sport such as cricket, football or netball would be advantageous. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are also essential for success in this role.

There is always a buzz at Emanuel. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. With a weekly staff briefing, half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, all of us are engaged in a lively ongoing dialogue about the school's aims and aspirations.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining us should expect to do the same and share our commitment to the highest standards. At the same time our ethos remains unpretentious, kindly and practical, and there's a strong sense of community and friendship at the school.

We aim to look after our staff well: we have an appraisal scheme with a focus on employees' professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer salary sacrifice childcare vouchers through TEDS Premier, we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we're committed to supporting staff wellbeing. Financially, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

The closing date for applications is 7th July 2025. Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.