The Perse Prep School is seeking to appoint a high calibre and passionate Sports Coach to start in September 2025. This role will support the delivery of both the Games and PE provision, as well as supporting the Sports Department with aspects of administration. Our Sports department plays a vital role in developing teamwork, resilience, and a passion for sport among our pupils. We offer a broad and engaging curriculum and participate in a range of competitive fixtures.

Most of the timetable will be working with the Games Department but the role will extend to assisting staff in the classroom. The successful candidate may be asked to cover lessons when staff are absent; they will also be expected to run after school sports clubs, and will have some responsibility to undertake a range of breaktime and lunchtime duties.

They will be expected to take a proactive role in the pastoral life of the children in the school, working with form teachers, Heads of Year and the Assistant Head (Pastoral) to promote the general progress and well-being of all pupils in their care.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

A Perse education is three-dimensional with all teaching staff contributing to the school’s academic, pastoral and extra-curricular programmes.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: Work with us - The Perse School Cambridge

Closing date: Friday 7th March at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

The Perse School, Cambridge

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