Graduate Sports Assistant
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Job Summary
Ipswich School
Address:Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG
Salary:19941 per annum
Hours:40 hours per week 35 weeks per year (term time only)
Contract:Fixed term until July 2027
Reference:8333
Specialists in Hockey Netball Rugby and Cricket required for the academic year 15 August 2026 - 15 July 2027.
Our Sports Graduates play an important role they enrich the learning experience for pupils and help with the day-to-day running of sport in the school. It is possible that the position might extend into a second year by mutual consent.
We aim to create an environment that instils passion in sport. We have superb sporting venues at Henley Road Westwood and Notcutts. Ipswich School Sports Centre Rushmere is a multi-million pound training venue offering first class sports and events facilities.
In this role you will:
assist in the coaching of sport in both the senior and prep schools
assist lead coaches in providing a safe and constructive sports coaching environment
be available to coach/ referee during games afternoons after school clubs and weekends
contribute to the schools athletic development programme
administrate and organise school sports teams
contribute to the administration of fitness data
organise pre-game kit and equipment and post-game laundering of team kits.
You will also play a key role in our boarding houses helping to supervise pupils in the evenings and at weekends and generally assisting the Head of Boarding with the delivery and supervision of boarders activities outside of school hours. The quality of our boarding education was rated as Excellent in our ISI Inspection with the Inspectors commenting that boarders were self-assured courteous and respectful of one another. They develop warm and supportive relationships with one another and the boarding staff.
For more information
To find out more about this role please contact our Director of Sport- Ryan Strudwickon: Heads of Sport - Conor Annand (Hockey) on: Jenny Hyam (Netball) on: Nicky Boje (Cricket) on: Matt Searle (Rugby) on: .
Alternatively please contact the HR team on: .
Hours of work pay and benefits:
it is expected that your working hours will total 40 hours each week during term time plus pre-season in August
free staff accommodation is provided
all meals are provided by the school Monday to Friday during term time
use of the schools swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge
option to join the schools pension scheme and 3x death in service cover
access to Smarthealth a wellbeing app for staff offering 24/7 GP access and mental health support.
How to apply
We would encourage you to download an application form and a full job description for this role from our website.
Alternatively contact the HR team on or via email: .
Completed application forms should be returned to or to the Director of HR Ipswich School 25 Henley Road Ipswich IP1 3SG.
Closing date:2 February 2026.
Please apply as soon as possible as we may close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications.
Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Sports Coaching
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Research Experience
- Website Maintenance
- Driving
- Event Planning
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
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