Sports Assistant (Senior School)

Collegiate Prep School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Bristol is seeking Sports Assistants to support their Sports department. This role involves coaching major sports such as rugby and netball, providing teaching assistance, and engaging in various administrative tasks. The ideal candidates will develop vital skills in a supportive team environment, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, including coaching qualifications. Salary is set at £17,688, with perks including free accommodations and access to sports facilities.

Benefits

Free accommodation on site

Free school lunches

Access to sports facilities

Support for coaching qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and officiating school sports.
• Ability to support students in a pastoral role.
• Willingness to engage in personal development and training.

Responsibilities

• Coach and officiate rugby, netball, hockey, and cricket.
• Support weekend fixtures and sports tournaments.
• Assist in general teaching duties in the Sports department.

Skills

Coaching and officiating major sports

Teaching support in PE and Sports

Administrative support

Teamwork and resilience

Job description

We are looking for a group of Sports Assistants to join our Sports department at Collegiate Senior School.

The role will include:

• Coaching and officiating a selection of the school’s major sports: rugby, netball, hockey and cricket
• Support of weekend fixtures
• General teaching support duties in the PE and Sports departments
• Supporting our strength & conditioning programme
• Administrative tasks in support of the sporting provision
• Supporting the organising of sports tournaments
• Supporting school trips and events
• Supporting students pastorally at tutor time
• Some support of Prep School Games may also be included

Expert Mentorship and Development:

The successful candidates will work with and be supported by members of our Sports department; this includes our Head of Rugby, Olly Robinson (who has contributed to teams winning the European Challenge Cup, the Gallagher Premiership and the RFU Championship whilst playing for Bristol Bears, Cardiff Blues and Leicester Tigers), and Head of Netball, Ursula ‘Billy’ Pritchard (who played at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships, captained Wales in the 2007 World Cup and won the Super and Super League title with Team Bath).

Through this post, Sports Assistants will develop their teamwork, resilience, confidence and problem-solving skills and many have subsequently gained employment as teachers and sports coaches, two of them at Collegiate School. Sports Assistants find the placement deeply rewarding and hugely developmental.

Explore Opportunities Across Departments:

There is opportunity during this placement to spend time and learn about other departments within the school that may be of interest, for example Marketing. We would also be happy to provide time for Sports Assistants to complete coaching and/or officiating courses to support their future career ambitions.

Hours:

Sports Assistants work 40 hours across 6 days for all of term time (35 weeks). This work placement is offered from Tuesday 1st September 2026 and will conclude at end of the Summer Term, Friday 2nd July 2027.

Collegiate is a day school so there are no evening or boarding duties associated with this role.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary of £17,688 for the current academic year (next year's salary TBC)
• Free accommodation on site, within easy access to Bristol City centre
• Free school lunches during term time
• Free access to the Fitness Suite and sports facilities at evenings and weekends
• Free Collegiate staff sports kit
• Access to sports staff inset and teacher development inset during the school year
• Support with working towards coaching qualifications and PGCE applications
• Support with applications to jobs beyond Collegiate
• A lively, busy and fun sporting environment

HOW TO APPLY:

To download an application form and apply for this position, please click on the 'apply' button below. Within the supporting statement of your application please explain why you would wish to join Collegiate, what experience you have to date, what level of sports coaching you can offer (especially in regards to the main school sports) and include your philosophy for coaching. Please also include any interest or experience of other school co-curricular activities.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th January 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 19th January 2026