Resident Sports Graduate

ISC group; Kimbolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in England seeks a motivated Resident Sports Graduate for a one-year fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering sports coaching to pupils across various levels while supporting the PE & Games Department administratively. Ideal candidates will have experience in football, cricket, netball, tennis, or hockey and commit to personal and professional development in sports coaching or teaching. Additional opportunities in the school life enhance the experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching or playing at a high level in various sports.
• Commitment to mentorship and professional development for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sports coaching to pupils in practical and academic contexts.
• Undertake administrative duties for the PE & Games Department.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and the boarding community.
• Engage with the CCF contingent as part of the role.

Skills

Coaching in football

Coaching in cricket

Coaching in netball

Coaching in tennis

Coaching in hockey

Strength & Conditioning expertise

Job description

Overview

Kimbolton School are looking to appoint a motivated and committed Resident Sports Graduate to join our successful PE & Games Department on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role will involve delivering sports coaching to pupils right through from our Prep School to the Sixth Form, supporting the teaching of sport in both practical and academic contexts, and undertaking a range of administrative duties to assist the department. Experience of playing or coaching at a high level in one or more of the following sports would be desirable: football, cricket, netball, tennis, hockey, or an expertise in Strength & Conditioning. This post offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside an outstanding team while gaining valuable experience in preparation for a future career in teaching or sports coaching.

The successful candidate will also participate in wider aspects of school life including a range of extra-curricular activities, full participation in our boarding community, and involvement in our CCF contingent, all whilst receiving mentorship, support, and training specific to progressing into a career in teaching, coaching, or working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sports coaching to pupils from Prep School to Sixth Form in both practical and academic contexts. • Undertake a range of administrative duties to assist the PE & Games Department. • Support the teaching of sport across multiple levels and contexts. • Participate in wider school life, including extra-curricular activities and the boarding community. • Engage with the CCF contingent and related activities as appropriate to the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of playing or coaching at a high level in football, cricket, netball, tennis, hockey, or expertise in Strength & Conditioning is desirable.

• Commitment to ongoing mentorship and professional development toward a teaching or coaching career with children.

Additional Details

Whilst this role will not lead to an official qualification, successful Graduate Teachers will have our full commitment as we support them to apply and prepare for a PGCE or similar formal teacher training as the next step in their career journey.

Further details on this position and a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.

The closing date for applications is: 9am, Friday 22nd May 2026.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and therefore we encourage applicants to apply early. We will appoint throughout the year until the positions are filled and the vacancy may closer sooner than advertised.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the application pack, and candidates are requested to make themselves aware of these requirements if considering an application.