Job Description
We are looking to appoint a PE/Sports Assistant from August 2020. As a Sports Assistant this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an educational setting by contributing to the sports and games programme at the College.
The successful candidate will assist sports coaches and PE/Games staff across the curriculum. In addition to running lunchtime clubs across a range of activities and supporting the Senior Sports Coach in the College’s Holiday Club. Ideally candidates will have coaching or playing experience in a variety of sports including rugby, football, netball, hockey, cricket or athletics, but those who excel in one sport will still be considered.
The post is fixed term from August 2020 until September 2021 full time. You will not be required to work during the Christmas 2 week closure.
This is an exciting time to become part of our dynamic team. Situated in the heart of Reading, St Joseph’s College is the leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Berkshire. In November 2015 it was named Independent School of the Year. During the last twelve months the College was shortlisted for the TES Wellbeing of the Year Award; recognised as one of the top 25 influencers and innovators in the Independent Sector at the i25 awards; featured in this year’s Parliamentary Review, and was a finalist at the Independent School of the Year Award 2019.
For us, success is about more than just exam results or awards. We celebrate each pupil as an individual, and aspire for them to leave St Joseph’s as mature and confident citizens, ready to tackle life head on with energy and vigour.
For a information pack and application form, please visit https://www.sjcr.org.uk/417/community/work-with-us
How to apply
Applicants for this post need to complete the application form and return it together with a covering letter to recruitment@sjcr.org.uk or alternatively sent by post to Mrs Gravenor, Headmaster’s PA, St Joseph’s College, Upper Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5JT. Electronic application is encouraged and preferred. CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2020 (noon), although applications will be considered as they are received. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be fully supportive of the College Catholic tradition and ethos. For further details about the school please visit our website http://www.sjcr.org.uk or contact the Headmaster’s PA.