Graduate Sports Assistant
Pocklington School, York, YO42 2NJ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
6th January 2025
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
17 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,103.00 Annually (Actual)
Graduate Sports Assistant job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Sports Assistant (with a preferred specialism in Hockey) to work with us for a 6 month residential placement (6th January to 3rd July 2026) which will include being part of our boarding community.
The successful candidate will work with our Physical Education and Games departments to inspire, enthuse and nurture our Prep and Senior School pupils to foster and deliver learning of the highest quality.
You will have recently graduated and be enthusiastic, well-organised and committed to enhancing sports participation throughout our community. You will work with competitive teams at all levels therefore previous high-level playing or coaching experience (preferably in Hockey, however Netball and Cricket are also desirable) would be advantageous, along with experience of strength and conditioning or similar sport science programmes.
As well as assisting with the delivery of high-quality PE and Games, you will also support team fixtures and contribute to our full co-curricular Sports programme. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in sports coaching and pastoral responsibilities which will be of particular benefit to anyone interested in pursuing a teaching or coaching career.
The post is residential and provides the opportunity to gain valuable pastoral experience by becoming part of our boarding community. You will assist with evening and weekend boarding duties, partly offset by time off during the week. You are not normally expected to work during the school holidays, although there may be the opportunity to be involved in sports tours and special coaching days.
In return you will benefit from structured support and coaching from experienced members of our highly successful PE and Games departments as well as the wider support of our friendly, collaborative school community which is located twelve miles to the East of York.
You will receive an annual salary of £18,103 as well as accommodation and meals during term time.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Mr David Byas, Director of Sport on 01759 321200 or mainoffice@pocklingtonschool.com
At Pocklington School we strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best.
Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
Closing date: 9am 3rd November 2025
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Pocklington School
- School type
- Independent school, Anglican, ages 2 to 18
- School size
- 730 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 18
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- School website
- Pocklington School website
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