Graduate Sports Assistant
The Royal Hospital School
The Royal Hospital School is seeking engaging and motivational graduates to join our Sports Department for the 2026–27 academic year.
About the Role
Sport plays a central role in life at RHS, and Graduate Sports Assistants contribute fully to a busy and ambitious programme across all age groups. You will support the delivery of PE and Games, coach teams, assist with fixtures and play an active role in boarding life.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching or coaching, offering valuable experience within a supportive and high-performing school environment.
Our School
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
Employment Conditions
- Address: Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX
- Salary: £18,000 per annum, plus accommodation and benefits package
- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Fixed term for one year, from September 2026
- Reference: 8650
Application Process
Closing date: 9am, 21 April 2026.
Interview dates: week commencing 27 April 2026.
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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The Royal Hospital School
The Royal Hospital School is seeking engaging and motivational graduates to join our Sports Department for the 2026–27 academic year.
About the Role
Sport plays a central role in life at RHS, and Graduate Sports Assistants contribute fully to a busy and ambitious programme across all age groups. You will support the delivery of PE and Games, coach teams, assist with fixtures and play an active role in boarding life.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching or coaching, offering valuable experience within a supportive and high-performing school environment.
Our School
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
Employment Conditions
- Address: Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX
- Salary: £18,000 per annum, plus accommodation and benefits package
- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Fixed term for one year, from September 2026
- Reference: 8650
Application Process
Closing date: 9am, 21 April 2026.
Interview dates: week commencing 27 April 2026.
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.



