At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the PE department by teaching, coaching, and assisting with extracurricular sports.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to student development and sports excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, fee remission, pension scheme, and free access to sports facilities.
- Other info: Enjoy diverse training opportunities and a range of staff benefits.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while developing your coaching skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for sports and ability to coach major sports like football or netball.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic graduate to join a vibrant and successful department in supporting the delivery of PE within the School. The post is for the academic year 2026-2027 on a fixed-term basis. The successful applicant will be willing to carry out a wide range of duties in support of the PE department and contribute to the provision of the extracurricular sports. It would be advantageous to be able to coach two of the major sports of football, netball, lacrosse, tennis, athletics and cricket. The post-holder will report directly to the Director of Sport.
Responsibilities
- Assist and teach a variety of activities in lessons, including taking small groups of students, or certain aspects of the lesson as appropriate to the successful candidate.
- Coach teams and clubs during mornings, lunchtimes, after school sessions and at weekends, as deemed appropriate by the Director of Sport.
- Attend fixtures and umpire appropriate matches which include weekends, as deemed appropriate by the Director of Sport.
- Assisting with some administrative duties to support the department.
- Take an active role within the department and an appropriate share of responsibilities, including attending department meetings.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Fee remission of up to 50% on tuition fees (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Staff Pension Scheme with employer contribution of up to 10% (the School double matches employee contributions).
- Salary sacrifice for pension contributions is also available.
- Life assurance paying out three times annual salary in the event of death in service.
- Diverse training and professional development programme.
- A range of other staff benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, access to GP and dental advice lines amongst other services.
- Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio.
- Free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination.
- Access to well-stocked school library.
- Access to wide range of school events.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Graduate Assistant (PE) in Oxford employer: St Helen and St Katharine
Join a dynamic and supportive educational environment as a Graduate Assistant in Physical Education, where your passion for sports and teaching will thrive. With competitive salaries, generous fee remission, and a robust professional development programme, this role offers not just a job but a pathway to growth within a vibrant school community. Enjoy unique benefits such as free access to sports facilities, on-site parking, and a commitment to employee well-being, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.
