Graduate Resident Assistant in Sport

Every academic year we appoint Sport Graduates to assist our Physical Education and Sports teams with supervising, coaching, refereeing, umpiring and organising major games and activities for students aged between four and thirteen years. The main sports at Felsted are hockey, netball, cricket, rugby, and tennis. This role will also consist of supporting Boarding and House duties and contributing to the co-curricular learning activities during the academic year. There may also be the opportunity to work with the sports department at the Senior School.

Qualifications Required

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about sports together with excellent subject knowledge of our main sports: hockey, netball, rugby, cricket, and tennis, although an interest in other sports such as swimming would be an advantage, as would be the ability to bring other interests outside of sport. It is essential you can communicate effectively with a wide age group of students, have an evident passion for sports, and a solid interest in the teaching and learning process, including high expectations of all students.

Additional Responsibilities

The role will include covering lessons when needed with the possibility of accompanying school trips. We particularly welcome applications from those who can coach more than one major sport, as is the willingness to assist with the life of our school.

Compensation and Benefits

Full board and accommodation will be provided plus an honorarium payment of £16,072.82 per annum. This is a fixed-term position commencing on 27 August 2025 until 26 August 2026. This would be an ideal position for someone who holds a degree in Sport and is considering a career in teaching or boarding education.

Benefits include free life assurance and parking, contributory pension scheme, unlimited use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities, on-site Coffee Shop and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offer from online and high-street retailers.

Company Information

Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community-orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.

Application Process

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 6 June 2025 at 9:00am.

Interviews will be held no later than 30 June 2025.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.