Sports Graduate

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to develop their skills and experience in coaching. We are looking in particular for someone who has experience of coaching and/or competing in netball and/or hockey. However, the successful applicant will be enthusiastic and willing to share their passion for sport in general, helping to foster an enjoyment of physical activity and competition. They will have a very positive attitude and will be a great role model to our students. They will support the Senior and Prep PE Staff in curriculum lessons, co-curricular clubs and in home and away fixtures (including some which will take place after school).

The PE Department's mission is to deliver a broad, inclusive, and inspiring Physical Education curriculum that fosters a lifelong love of physical activity and sport, whether competing at national level or enjoying a friendly activity together. We aim to nurture healthy, active lifestyles by encouraging students throughout our Prep and Senior schools to engage in physical activity both in and beyond school.

Our excellent facilities include a swimming pool, equipped gym and fitness suite, dance studio, floodlit astroturf, athletics track, cricket square, outdoor courts and sports pavilion. Our diverse and inclusive club provision offers every pupil the opportunity to explore and develop their passions. Whether it's enjoying a friendly game of badminton, taking part in Couch to 5K, learning a new skill, or receiving personalised 1:1 coaching to complement their pathway sessions beyond school, the focus is always on enjoyment and personal growth. Led by dedicated sports specialists and supported by inspirational school captains, our clubs create a stimulating environment where pupils feel motivated, supported, and empowered to thrive.

The successful candidate will work full time (35 hours across the school week during term time only), with occasional attendance at fixtures after school. This is a one year fixed term contract, starting in September 2026.

Employee benefits include a generous employer pension; on-site parking; use of the gym and pool; training opportunities; delicious lunches prepared by our onsite catering team; access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and their families; and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 5th June. Interviews will take place at Edgbaston High School for Girls on Tuesday 16th June and applicants must be available on this date. Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview and asked to lead a coaching session; there will also be an opportunity to tour the School and sports facilities on the day.

Applications, addressed to Miss Charlotte Roye (Director of Sport), should include a completed school application form and a covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your suitability for the role as outlined in the information pack. Please submit these to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk. CVs may be submitted as well but must be accompanied by an application form.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. To comply with KCSIE Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.