Sports Graduate (with responsibility for Lacrosse)
Job Details
The King’s School, Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Sports Graduate with a specialism in Lacrosse to join our thriving and ambitious Sports Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop coaching and pastoral experience within a leading independent boarding school.
Lacrosse at King's
Lacrosse is a well-established and highly valued sport at King’s, with strong participation across Junior and Senior levels and a competitive fixture list, including entry into the National Schools Tournament. You will support the delivery and development of lacrosse across the Autumn and Lent terms.
Summer Term Responsibilities
In the Summer term, you will be expected to coach one of the School’s core sports (cricket, girls’ cricket, athletics, rounders, or tennis). You will also play a key role in boarding life, undertaking evening and weekend duties as part of a House team.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong organisational skills, a willingness to contribute to the wider co-curricular programme, and the ability to engage positively with pupils, staff, and parents.
Benefits
Accommodation (shared and/or attached to a boarding house) will be provided, as well as other benefits such as on-going training and equipment as required. School meals are available during term time and gold membership at the King’s School Recreation Centre.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
Important Information
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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Job Details
The King’s School, Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Sports Graduate with a specialism in Lacrosse to join our thriving and ambitious Sports Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop coaching and pastoral experience within a leading independent boarding school.
Lacrosse at King's
Lacrosse is a well-established and highly valued sport at King’s, with strong participation across Junior and Senior levels and a competitive fixture list, including entry into the National Schools Tournament. You will support the delivery and development of lacrosse across the Autumn and Lent terms.
Summer Term Responsibilities
In the Summer term, you will be expected to coach one of the School’s core sports (cricket, girls’ cricket, athletics, rounders, or tennis). You will also play a key role in boarding life, undertaking evening and weekend duties as part of a House team.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong organisational skills, a willingness to contribute to the wider co-curricular programme, and the ability to engage positively with pupils, staff, and parents.
Benefits
Accommodation (shared and/or attached to a boarding house) will be provided, as well as other benefits such as on-going training and equipment as required. School meals are available during term time and gold membership at the King’s School Recreation Centre.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
Important Information
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
