Sports Graduate

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Graduate Sports Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026.

The Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity would suit a University graduate now looking for some primary school experience before training to be a teacher.

We have a successful and thriving PE department with access to excellent sporting facilities near the school including Old Deer Park with 4 netball/tennis courts and plentiful green space for cross country, football, cricket and athletics. Hockey is played at Barnes Hockey Club in the Spring Term and swimming for each year group all year round at Pools on the Park.

The School has achieved notable success in IAPS and Borough-wide competitions for key sports such as netball, hockey, athletics and swimming. Last year the OVS girls were National and Borough swimming champions as well as Borough cricket champions and Surrey cricket finalists. Girls in Years 3-6 have played in over 300 fixtures throughout the year showing the breadth and sporting opportunities the girls are offered. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of high-quality PE lessons.
• Support students in their sporting activities and competitions.
• Help maintain and organize sports equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field.
• Passion for sports and education.
• Experience working with children is desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive and dynamic working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to excellent sporting facilities.

Closing date for applications is 23 May 2026.

To be considered you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV. Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.

Old Vicarage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check.