Resident Graduate - PE and Games

This is an exciting opportunity for new graduates from September 2024. We are looking for candidates with a range of sporting interests and specialisms to work within our PE and Games department for the next academic year.

This one-year residential post provides valuable support to our PE and Games department, classroom learning and boarding houses, as well as an exciting and ideal opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in education to experience a year in the life of our vibrant and successful school. On a daily basis, you will also be supporting the House Team to ensure the pastoral welfare of all boarders and day students.

1. Do you have a good level of ability in swimming, or experience in coaching swimming? National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is desirable or,

2. Are you a qualified fitness instructor, or have a real passion and ability in this field? Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing is desirable.

Are you considering PE teaching, sports coaching or working in a sports-related role with young people and want to develop your skills and 'test the waters'? Or perhaps you are considering a year off to try something completely different!

Leighton Park is a very different kind of school. Take a look at our website https://www.leightonpark.com/ to get a feel for our ethos and values.

If you like what you see, you can find out more about the Resident Graduate role in the attached job description.

Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.

We aim to offer our Resident Graduates a memorable year working with energetic and inspiring students within a co-educational environment. The School will provide accommodation throughout the year and free board courtesy of our onsite restaurant, Oakview during term time. You will also have access to a gym and swimming pool on site, and in this paid role you will also have opportunities for continuing your professional development, training and coaching qualifications.

This experience provides a platform for various career progression paths. At the end of your residency, you will have achieved positive results both personally and professionally and you will have developed skills and experience of considerable value - particularly if you decide to continue your career in teaching.

Salary: £16,500 per annum, with free accommodation throughout the year and free board during term time.