Resident Graduate Teaching Assistant for PE and Sport

Salary
£21,000 per annum, less a contribution of £3,500 per annum towards accommodation and meals
Closing Date
Hours Per Week
Average of 40 hours per week during term time

Start:  September 2026

Induction Day:  1 September 2026

Contract:  Fixed for one academic year

A varied and fulfilling role that offers invaluable experience of working in our busy PE Faculty assisting in the delivery of Sport/PE, assisting with the day-to-day running of a busy Faculty, planning and  teaching of lessons, fixtures and co-curricular activities. The role will involve work in the Senior and Junior Schools, during the week and at weekends and also includes various boarding and school duties. We would expect the successful candidates to be a full members of the team and prepared to experience a role as a teacher of Physical Education. We have three positions available, two based in the Senior School and one in the Junior School. Your application can reflect a preference for a particular role.

This is an exciting opportunity for those in tune with our approach to education in search of gaining experience of  working in a boarding and day school for one academic year, perhaps prior to embarking on a PGCE course or taking up a teaching position.  Due to the boarding element of this role, it is a residential post, so we would expect the successful candidates to live in accommodation on site. The  ability to coach either hockey, netball, rounders, rugby, football or cricket would be particularly welcome, but other sports will be considered.

There are three positions available across the Junior and Senior Schools.

Interviews: Wednesday 4 March 2026

Application Pack

Job Description and Person Specification_Senior School

Job Description and Person Specification_Junior School

Summary Guidance Notes

Candidate Information Pack

Sidcot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description.  All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.