Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Resident Graduate Sports Assistant to join us for one academic year starting September 2026.

Detail

Resident Graduate Sports Assistant

Salary: Competitive renumeration, based on skills, knowledge and experience

Hours: Full Time: 36 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (term time, INSET days, plus 2 weeks)

Contract: Fixed term for one year

Required: September 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious graduates wishing to start a career in education, coaching or sports education more broadly.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, energetic, motivated and committed Resident Graduate Sports Assistants to join our thriving Sports Department for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications from candidates with strengths in rugby, football, cricket, hockey and netball are particularly encouraged.

This role offers a valuable experience for graduates keen to gain practical, hands‑on experience within a leading co‑educational boarding school, while developing the skills, confidence and professional insight to support future careers in teaching, coaching or the wider field of sports.

As a Resident Graduate Sports Assistant, you will be fully involved in school life: supporting in lessons, coaching sport and contributing to the enrichment (co‑curricular) programme. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, learn from skilled practitioners, and benefit from a structured induction alongside ongoing professional development.

This one‑year residential post provides a broad and rewarding experience with opportunities to support learning in the classroom, engage closely with pupils, develop pastoral skills, and contribute to the School’s extensive programme of activities.

As our Resident Graduate Sports Assistants, responsibilities will include:

· Assisting in the coaching of sports in both the Senior and Prep Schools

· Leading and supporting co-curricular sports teams, including weekday training and weekend fixtures

· Be available to coach/referee during games afternoons, after school clubs and occasionally weekends

· Assisting with trips, tournaments, and whole-school sporting events

· Organise pre-game kit and equipment and post-game laundering of team kits

· Acting as a positive role model for pupils and promoting the highest standards of sportsmanship, behaviour and commitment

You will play an active role in the day to day running of the boarding house, residing in staff accommodation within the house. You will be expected to take a genuine interest in the care and development of each individual boarder. The role includes working either a Saturday or Sunday each week to support activities and trips designed to enrich our boarders’ experience of British culture, with at least one protected day off each week.

As our Resident Graduate Sports Assistant, you will receive:

Boarding Schools Association: Boarding Essentials Certificate

Access to school facilities including the swimming pool and gym

A qualification in first aid

High quality subsidised accommodation

All meals provided during term-time

Invaluable experience of working in a school environment

At the end of the tenure, our Resident Graduate Sports Assistants will have gained confidence and experience which will be invaluable in whatever career they choose.

To find out more:

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 201075 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk

How to apply:

Please complete the application form attached. Return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application, to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk

Closing date: Monday, 20th April 2026 at 9 am

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.

Documents

• Recruitment Pack - February 2026 PDF Document
• Ipswich-High-School-Application-Form-v3-25092025 DOCX Document