Residential Graduate Sports Assistant in Andover

Farleigh School are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Residential Graduate Sports Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for sport, coaching and working with young people to gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic school environment.

We are a busy school community which provides a first‑class education for our pupils in a beautiful setting in rural Hampshire, underpinned by a Catholic foundation and ethos. We strive for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, giving every child the confidence to discover where their gifts lie and to develop their talents.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our sports programme, contributing to extracurricular activities, and assisting in the pastoral care and supervision of students within a boys’ boarding house.

You would assist with all aspects of the school, including, but not limited to sports coaching in some of the following sports: football, rugby or cricket; support and cover a wide range of lessons; support in‑exeat weekends; assist in the boys’ boarding houses and carry out wider duties within the school, including supervising the boys’ changing rooms. You may also accompany groups on educational days or residential trips and contribute to, and experience all aspects of the boarding school environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a recent graduate.
• Enthusiastic about the education of young people.
• Ability to use own initiative and act as a good role model.
• Have a passion for sports coaching for all age and ability groups and/or interest in extra‑curricular activities.
• Have a caring and sensitive approach to the needs of all pupils.
• Cheerful and willing with a flexible and “can do” attitude.
• Ability to carry out instructions reliably and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• IT literate and good administration skills.
• Able to give attention to detail.
• As a Catholic school, there is an expectation that staff uphold the values and ethos of the school. Being a practising Catholic is not a pre‑requisite but would be welcomed.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Boarding experience
• Sports experience to include cricket, football and rugby

Particular Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist the PE / Games staff in the weekly sports department programme with their activities (as appropriate). This includes taking teams to matches and during games sessions in football, rugby or cricket
• Support the Boarding House staff in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere helping to create a happy community spirit, especially for pupils new to the school.
• Participate in the evening and overnight duty rota under the direction of the senior member of staff on duty. Duties will include supervising prep, helping with bedtimes and providing overnight staff cover in the Boarding House.
• Support in‑exeat weekends by supporting appropriate supervision ratios and actively contributing to the organisation of activities, ensuring pupils benefit from a safe, engaging and enjoyable weekend programme.
• Support the extra‑curricular programme in Music, Drama, Art and the general activities programme.
• Participate in the week and weekend duty rota under the direction of the house staff. Duties will include organising and actively engaging in games and activities.
• Accompany staff on excursions and activities as required.
• Chaperoning the children at the beginning and end of holidays on rotation.
• Provide lesson cover, under the direction and supervision of the Senior member of staff responsible for cover.
• Some involvement in the Pre‑Prep may be required.
• Supervise pupils during break times
• Work with pupils during prep (homework) sessions to ensure they are working on task and supporting their needs.
• Support academic lessons where needed, which may include supporting small groups of pupils within the lesson
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Assist the relevant staff with the drop off, collection and sorting of boarders’ laundry.
• Supporting the Marketing department with appropriate tasks at the direction of the Director of Communications and Marketing or the Head of Marketing.
• Any other duties which may be assigned commensurate with the post and in keeping with the nature of the Prep school environment

Safeguarding:

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers, an enhanced DBS disclosure and an online search in line with safer recruitment.

Equal Opportunities:

Farleigh School is a co‑educational organisation that believes strongly in equal opportunity for all.

Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process.