Graduate Sports Assistant (Rugby)

Graduate Sports Assistant - Rugby (residential option available)

King Edward’s School, located in Birmingham and recognized as one of the premier independent day schools in the UK, is seeking a Graduate Sports Assistant with a focus on rugby. This position is scheduled to begin in late August 2026 and will be term-time only.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a thriving department known for its excellence in Physical Education and Games, running from late August 2026 until early July 2027. We invite applications from passionate and knowledgeable sportspersons who are considering a future career in the sports field.

The selected candidates will collaborate with the PE and coaching team, providing support across the sports department and engaging with students from Year 7 to Year 13. Responsibilities will include assisting in the management of school teams and the House sport program. Candidates must be available during all scheduled school sports activities, including evenings and Saturdays throughout term time.

We encourage applications from individuals with a strong rugby background.

Hours

This position is a fixed-term role concluding on 7th July 2027. The start date will align with KES pre-season events, which will be confirmed by the Director of Sport once the pre-season schedule is established. The anticipated start date is 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 5:30 PM, unless the Graduate Sports Assistant is involved in sporting fixtures.

Accommodation

On-site accommodation is available and will be charged and deducted monthly.

Salary

The actual salary for this role is £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 enjoys a level of sporting engagement and achievement that exceeds expectations for a traditionally academic boys' day school. The department's core sports – Rugby, Hockey, and Cricket – continue to flourish, complemented by a diverse array of alternative sports reflecting student interests, including athletics, fencing, racket sports, football, and water polo. The school consistently achieves regional and national accolades in various sports and has been recognized by School Sport Magazine as one of the top Sporting Schools in the country, as well as being frequently listed among the top Cricketing schools by The Cricketer magazine.

The department is staffed by dedicated full-time teaching and coaching professionals, including a traditional group of teacher-coaches whose contributions are invaluable to the school's sports programs.

Facilities

Located just outside Birmingham City Centre next to Birmingham University in Edgbaston, the school features exceptional sporting facilities. These include a new Sports Hall, fitness suite, and classroom, along with three rugby pitches and cricket squares on-site, an outstanding dedicated cricket square, and a premier rugby pitch with a pavilion and tennis courts. A floodlit astro turf with its own pavilion hosts first team Hockey fixtures, with additional astro turfs borrowed from the girls' school on the shared site. A world-class athletics facility is available in partnership with the University. We also have access to a 6-lane, 25-meter indoor swimming pool.

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

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.