Post-Graduate Assistant Teacher of Physical Education & Games 2023

Brighton College Prep School is seeking a Post-Graduate Assistant Teacher of Physical Education and Games, to start in August 2023. This is a fixed-term position for one year.

We are looking for a graduate who is passionate about sport, has a love of learning and who wishes to share that passion with enthusiastic and energetic young people. We are looking for a graduate with excellent administrative skills, patience and flexibility who is also willing to undertake essential routine administrative tasks across the whole department.

What you'll do

The post would best suit those considering a teaching or coaching career, although no teaching experience or qualification is required. The post may involve some or all of the following tasks:

• Teaching P.E. to pupils in Reception to Year 8.
• Assisting with the teaching of swimming to pupils in Years 1-8.
• Coaching teams and games sessions from Years 3-8 as appropriate in netball, hockey, rounders, tennis, athletics, football, rugby and cricket (including some weekend fixtures).
• Officiating as appropriate in netball, hockey, rounders, tennis, athletics, football, rugby and cricket.
• Team teaching and assisting experienced subject teachers in classroom situations.
• Running or assisting with extra-curricular activities as required.
• Assisting with weekly departmental administration (experience in using SOCS desirable).
• Assisting with the organisation of swimming galas, sports days and tournaments.
• Undertaking school duties.
• Being a full member of the teaching staff.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document.