Graduate Sports Assistant (Rugby)

Graduate Sports Assistant - Rugby (residential option available)

King Edward’s School, a premier independent day school located in Birmingham, is looking for a Graduate Sports Assistant specializing in rugby. This term-time role is set to commence in late August 2026.

The Role

This is a fantastic chance to become part of a highly regarded department known for its excellence in Physical Education and Games, running from late August 2026 until early July 2027. If you are a passionate, knowledgeable, and skilled athlete aiming to pursue a career in sports, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will provide support within the sports department and collaborate with the PE and coaching team, working with students from Year 7 to Year 13. Responsibilities will include assisting in the management of school teams as well as the House sport program. Availability during all school sport activities, including Saturdays and evenings throughout term time, is essential.

We welcome applicants with a strong background in rugby.

Hours

This is a fixed-term position that will extend until 7th July 2027. The starting date will align with KES pre-season activities, and the exact date will be confirmed by the Director of Sport once pre-season schedules are established. The provisional start date is set for 17th August 2026.

While specific working hours may vary, the earliest start time will be 7:45 AM and the latest finish time will generally be around 5:30 PM, unless the Graduate Sports Assistant is engaged in any sporting events.

Accommodation

On-site accommodation is available, with charges deducted each month.

Salary

Actual salary of £20,935.

Other Benefits:

• Enrollment in a generous Defined Contribution pension scheme
• 60% discount on school fees at King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls (subject to admissions criteria)
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary lunches during term time
• Access to the on-site gym and swimming pool

Reporting to:

Mr. George Adams (Director of Sport) & Mr. Matthew Bartlett (Deputy Head Co-curricular)

The Sports Department

King Edward’s School boasts a level of sporting engagement and success that surpasses expectations for a traditionally academic boys’ day school. The department's core team sports—Rugby, Hockey, and Cricket—continue to flourish, complemented by a variety of other activities responding to student interest, including athletics, fencing, racket sports, football, and water polo. The school consistently achieves regional and national recognition in various sports and is frequently listed among the top Sporting Schools by School Sport Magazine, as well as among the best Cricketing schools by The Cricketer magazine.

The department comprises a dedicated team of full-time teaching and coaching staff, including a traditional mix of teacher-coaches whose contributions have been invaluable to the school's athletic programs.

Facilities

Located just outside Birmingham City Centre, adjacent to Birmingham University in Edgbaston, the School features exceptional on-site sporting facilities. These include a new Sports Hall, fitness suite, and classroom, along with three rugby pitches/cricket squares available on the grounds, an excellent dedicated cricket square, and a first-team Rugby pitch with a pavilion and tennis courts. A floodlit astro-turf pitch with its own pavilion hosts first-team Hockey matches, and two additional astro-turf pitches are shared with the girls’ school on-site. A world-class athletics facility is shared with the University, and there is also an indoor 6-lane, 25-meter swimming pool.

We maintain strong relationships with local and regional sports clubs, particularly a growing partnership with Warwickshire Cricket Club.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a completed application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download at Apply via the WhatSchool platform) along with a covering letter.