Residential Sports Graduate
- Organisation: St Leonards School
- Location: Scotland
- Tenure: Full-time / Term Time
- Closing Date: Friday 29 May 2026
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Residential Sports Graduate.
Job Overview:
St. Leonards School is recruiting for a proactive, enthusiastic, and dedicated sports graduate to join our friendly team of residential staff and fully engage in the vibrant life of our bustling boarding community. The ideal candidate will excel in facilitating a diverse range of sporting and recreational activities, enjoy the company of young people, possess a pastoral mindset, and thrive in a close and mutually supportive environment.
Sport is integral to the life of our school, and we're keen to provide our students with a variety of physical activities to support their well-being. Whether it's swimming, golf, tennis, football, a background in strength and conditioning, or any other sport, we welcome candidates with expertise in these areas. The ability to offer a broad spectrum of sporting options ensures that our students can find activities that resonate with their interests and aspirations.
We prioritise providing exceptional pastoral care and support to our boarders, and at least two residential staff members oversee each of our three boarding houses. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Housemasters/Mistresses, assisting in the day-to-day care of boarders, providing overnight coverage, and proactively responding to the needs and interests of our students. Their role will be pivotal in ensuring that our students feel safe, fulfilled, and healthy.
General Description and Responsibilities:
The primary concern of each Housemaster/Housemistress is the care and welfare of all boarding students and he/she is considered to be in loco parentis. The Residential Sports Graduate must ultimately support the Housemaster/Housemistress in this task.
Under the direction of the Housemaster/Housemistress, the Residential Sports Graduate will be required to undertake the following daily operational duties:
● Maintain effective communication with the Housemaster/Housemistress to plan for and carry out daily, weekly, termly duties under their direction;
● Supervise boarding students at all times; from early morning routines through to lights out;
● Maintain high expectations and levels of discipline to encourage students to be polite, punctual, diligent and supportive of one another;
● Foster the physical, social, cultural and spiritual development of all students, both boarding and day students;
● Be familiar with the Student Handbook and encourage the high standards of appearance and behaviour, which are required of St Leonards’ students;
● Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, alcohol or substance abuse, raising any concerns to the Housemaster/Housemistress or Deputy Head (boarding);
● Undertake house duties which may include general cleaning and tidying, laundry etc. as and when required;
● Accompany students for weekend or evening trips, sporting fixtures etc;
● Help students and colleagues to organise social events for students;
● With other Resident House Tutoris, help out with staffing the airport at the start and end of term and half-terms;
● Working closely with boarding colleagues, administer and oversee travel arrangements at the start and end of term/half term for boarding students;
● Ensure that office practice is observed in the duty room areas during office hours; 7.00am to 11.00pm;
● Under the direction of the Housemaster/Housemistress, liaise with the School’s Medical Centre with regards to the general health and welfare of boarding students;
● Monitor the security of the Boarding House and challenge students and/or visitors if that security is deemed to be breached;
● Working in conjunction with Admissions and Marketing departments, welcome visitors and prospective families to the Boarding House and conduct tours of the House, as and when required;
● Raise ICT requests through the Helpdesk for any problems encountered e.g. wi-fi connectivity, printer issues, on behalf of boarding students;
● Maintain awareness of Health & Safety regulations, applying Health and Safety principles within the Boarding House and carrying out spot checks, as and when required;
● Participate in regular fire practices and test the fire alarm on a weekly basis, documenting these on behalf of the Fire
Officer. Should the fire alarm sound when on duty, command the evacuation of the boarding house along with other boarding colleagues or support whoever is on duty at the time;
● Attend house staff meetings and lead student boarder meetings within the house, as required.
National and School Standards.
● Demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to guidelines as set out in the St Leonards School Child Protection policy;
● Adhere to, uphold and support all the School’s policies and the School’s Development Plans;
● Demonstrate a working knowledge of contractual, pastoral and legal responsibilities;
● Actively contribute to the ethos of the School, for example, by maintaining a positive attitude and fostering positive working relationships amongst staff, parents and children;
● Report to the Housemistress/Housemaster any concerns about the welfare, progress or behaviour of the students;
● Understand the way roles and responsibilities are shared amongst staff and support colleagues, including those with responsibility for the curriculum, guidance, learning support and staff development;
● Willing to gain an understanding of the IB Diploma programmes;
● Familiarise yourself with and adhere to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice;
● Register with SSSC and maintain the online post registration training and learning (PRTL) log.
NB. All pastoral staff who are not registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Registration must occur within three months of starting in post. Within three years of registration, you will be required to obtain the Children and Young People Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ3). St Leonards will fund one attempt at obtaining this qualification with any further attempts being self-funded. Failure to secure this qualification will prohibit the School from employing you in a care role and may result in the termination of your employment with the School.
Hours of Work, Rota System and Accommodation.
● For Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates, the hours of work are term time only with one day off per week (24 hours).
● Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must be in residence prior to the boarders’ return at term start, and prior to the In-service days at the start of term. For new House Tutors, they must be in residence the evening prior to the new staff induction day, if that is earlier than the In-service day. All Residential Tutors and Residential. Sports Graduates will be expected to be available for any Induction Programmes or INSET provided by St Leonards.
● Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must be in residence on the day students return at half-term and, on a rotation basis, to be on duty from 1pm on this day.
● On a rotation basis, the House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must service the start of term/half-term airport runs. In the case of the start of the half-term holidays, this requires working before Houses open and this day’s work is paid.
● For the purpose of tidying the House, the House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must be in residence /on duty for up to 24 hours after the end of term and to be in residence /on duty for up to 5 hours after the end of half-term.
● Each week the House Tutor and Residential Sports Graduates will be expected to be on duty for their contracted hours, including their boarding support hours, between 7.00am and 11.00pm each day. Hours of work will generally remain fixed from week to week. However, from time to time shift swaps sanctioned by the HsM have to be implemented to facilitate staffing.
● Overnight, Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates may be designated as being ‘available’ in the event of an emergency. If sleep is disturbed by St Leonards’ business, the Residential House Tutor and Residential Sports Graduates will be paid for these disturbed hours of work.
● Single accommodation is provided in the boarding house for Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates.
● There may be a requirement to sleep in other Boarding Houses, when needed, and staff are expected to be flexible and co-operate with this requirement.
● Meals are available and free of charge in the school dining room during term-time.
● The House Tutor and Residential Sports Graduates may, from time to time, be asked to support the wider needs of the
School e.g. school trips, chaperoning sport fixtures or hospital visits etc.
Sports Coaching.
● Work with the Director of Sport to assist with the full range of games coaching or other outdoor activities, including early evening and weekend team practice, matches or hobbies/activities. In addition to supporting swimming, athletics, badminton, basketball, tennis, hockey, squash and a variety of other activities.
● Support the Games department in the delivery of PE/Games lessons and the preparation of resources and equipment for these.
● Support the department’s organisation of major school events, including inter house sporting events.
● Contribute to the department’s promotion of sport as a healthy lifestyle choice.
● To support academic lessons which may include the preparation of resources, photocopying and giving support in lessons.
● In consultation with the Deputy Heads, develop links as appropriate with other academic departments; support the needs of particular students and undertake ad-hoc duties and projects which are reasonably required or are of interest to the Resident Graduate’s professional development.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
Sports Coach Qualification.
Desirable:
SVQ3 Children and Young People qualification.
Educated to HND/Degree level.
Experience
Essential:
Experience and understanding of pastoral support.
Evidenced experience in sports coaching at club or school level.
Desirable:
Experience of working with teenage students in an education setting.
Relevant experience of working in a care environment.
Skills
Essential:
Ability to listen to, understand and support the issues faced by teenage students.
Good oral and written communication skills with an excellent telephone manner.
Strong ICT skills.
Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate in sports and working as a team.
Desirable:
● Skills and experience which can contribute to extra-curricular activities.
Interpersonal skills
Essential:
Ability to confidently deal with a wide range of people including staff, students and parents.
Resilient.
An ‘above and beyond’ attitude to work and supporting the team
Approachable and empathetic to the needs of others.
Able to handle sensitive, confidential issues with a degree of maturity and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and use initiative where appropriate.
Well-organised with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Commitment, goodwill and a caring, positive outlook towards life.
Flexible: Able to deal with a change of plans at very short notice.
Professional manner and appearance,
Desirable:
Empathy with teenage children and the benefits of secondary education.
Comfortable working with people from a variety of backgrounds, countries and cultures.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties. It is expected that the post-holder will participate in other reasonable activities which may be required to meet the needs of the School or for better fulfilment of the role.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
St Leonards is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where all members of the community - colleagues, pupils and families - are seen and valued. This culture ensures that St Leonards delivers an outstanding global education in a multi-cultural living, learning and working environment.
Applications should be made via our School Talent/Teacheroo portal - link here https://jobsearch.teacheroo.io/st-leonards.
The closing time and date for applications to be received is 12 noon on Friday 29th May 2026.
If you have not been contacted by this date, we thank you for your interest in the post; however, your application has not been progressed to an interview on this occasion.
Any questions may be directed to recruitment@stleonards-fife.org in the first instance. Early applications are encouraged as St Leonards reserves the right to interview and close the post early.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and either hold or be accepted for membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
About St Leonards
St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.
St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.
St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).
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We are currently seeking to fill the position of Residential Sports Graduate.
Description
Job Overview:
St. Leonards School is recruiting for a proactive, enthusiastic, and dedicated sports graduate to join our friendly team of residential staff and fully engage in the vibrant life of our bustling boarding community. The ideal candidate will excel in facilitating a diverse range of sporting and recreational activities, enjoy the company of young people, possess a pastoral mindset, and thrive in a close and mutually supportive environment.
Sport is integral to the life of our school, and we're keen to provide our students with a variety of physical activities to support their well-being. Whether it's swimming, golf, tennis, football, a background in strength and conditioning, or any other sport, we welcome candidates with expertise in these areas. The ability to offer a broad spectrum of sporting options ensures that our students can find activities that resonate with their interests and aspirations.
We prioritise providing exceptional pastoral care and support to our boarders, and at least two residential staff members oversee each of our three boarding houses. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Housemasters/Mistresses, assisting in the day-to-day care of boarders, providing overnight coverage, and proactively responding to the needs and interests of our students. Their role will be pivotal in ensuring that our students feel safe, fulfilled, and healthy.
General Description and Responsibilities:
The primary concern of each Housemaster/Housemistress is the care and welfare of all boarding students and he/she is considered to be in loco parentis. The Residential Sports Graduate must ultimately support the Housemaster/Housemistress in this task.
Under the direction of the Housemaster/Housemistress, the Residential Sports Graduate will be required to undertake the following daily operational duties:
● Maintain effective communication with the Housemaster/Housemistress to plan for and carry out daily, weekly, termly duties under their direction;
● Supervise boarding students at all times; from early morning routines through to lights out;
● Maintain high expectations and levels of discipline to encourage students to be polite, punctual, diligent and supportive of one another;
● Foster the physical, social, cultural and spiritual development of all students, both boarding and day students;
● Be familiar with the Student Handbook and encourage the high standards of appearance and behaviour, which are required of St Leonards’ students;
● Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, alcohol or substance abuse, raising any concerns to the Housemaster/Housemistress or Deputy Head (boarding);
● Undertake house duties which may include general cleaning and tidying, laundry etc. as and when required;
● Accompany students for weekend or evening trips, sporting fixtures etc;
● Help students and colleagues to organise social events for students;
● With other Resident House Tutoris, help out with staffing the airport at the start and end of term and half-terms;
● Working closely with boarding colleagues, administer and oversee travel arrangements at the start and end of term/half term for boarding students;
● Ensure that office practice is observed in the duty room areas during office hours; 7.00am to 11.00pm;
● Under the direction of the Housemaster/Housemistress, liaise with the School’s Medical Centre with regards to the general health and welfare of boarding students;
● Monitor the security of the Boarding House and challenge students and/or visitors if that security is deemed to be breached;
● Working in conjunction with Admissions and Marketing departments, welcome visitors and prospective families to the Boarding House and conduct tours of the House, as and when required;
● Raise ICT requests through the Helpdesk for any problems encountered e.g. wi-fi connectivity, printer issues, on behalf of boarding students;
● Maintain awareness of Health & Safety regulations, applying Health and Safety principles within the Boarding House and carrying out spot checks, as and when required;
● Participate in regular fire practices and test the fire alarm on a weekly basis, documenting these on behalf of the Fire
Officer. Should the fire alarm sound when on duty, command the evacuation of the boarding house along with other boarding colleagues or support whoever is on duty at the time;
● Attend house staff meetings and lead student boarder meetings within the house, as required.
National and School Standards.
● Demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to guidelines as set out in the St Leonards School Child Protection policy;
● Adhere to, uphold and support all the School’s policies and the School’s Development Plans;
● Demonstrate a working knowledge of contractual, pastoral and legal responsibilities;
● Actively contribute to the ethos of the School, for example, by maintaining a positive attitude and fostering positive working relationships amongst staff, parents and children;
● Report to the Housemistress/Housemaster any concerns about the welfare, progress or behaviour of the students;
● Understand the way roles and responsibilities are shared amongst staff and support colleagues, including those with responsibility for the curriculum, guidance, learning support and staff development;
● Willing to gain an understanding of the IB Diploma programmes;
● Familiarise yourself with and adhere to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice;
● Register with SSSC and maintain the online post registration training and learning (PRTL) log.
NB. All pastoral staff who are not registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS) must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Registration must occur within three months of starting in post. Within three years of registration, you will be required to obtain the Children and Young People Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ3). St Leonards will fund one attempt at obtaining this qualification with any further attempts being self-funded. Failure to secure this qualification will prohibit the School from employing you in a care role and may result in the termination of your employment with the School.
Hours of Work, Rota System and Accommodation.
● For Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates, the hours of work are term time only with one day off per week (24 hours).
● Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must be in residence prior to the boarders’ return at term start, and prior to the In-service days at the start of term. For new House Tutors, they must be in residence the evening prior to the new staff induction day, if that is earlier than the In-service day. All Residential Tutors and Residential. Sports Graduates will be expected to be available for any Induction Programmes or INSET provided by St Leonards.
● Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must be in residence on the day students return at half-term and, on a rotation basis, to be on duty from 1pm on this day.
● On a rotation basis, the House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must service the start of term/half-term airport runs. In the case of the start of the half-term holidays, this requires working before Houses open and this day’s work is paid.
● For the purpose of tidying the House, the House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates must be in residence /on duty for up to 24 hours after the end of term and to be in residence /on duty for up to 5 hours after the end of half-term.
● Each week the House Tutor and Residential Sports Graduates will be expected to be on duty for their contracted hours, including their boarding support hours, between 7.00am and 11.00pm each day. Hours of work will generally remain fixed from week to week. However, from time to time shift swaps sanctioned by the HsM have to be implemented to facilitate staffing.
● Overnight, Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates may be designated as being ‘available’ in the event of an emergency. If sleep is disturbed by St Leonards’ business, the Residential House Tutor and Residential Sports Graduates will be paid for these disturbed hours of work.
● Single accommodation is provided in the boarding house for Residential House Tutors and Residential Sports Graduates.
● There may be a requirement to sleep in other Boarding Houses, when needed, and staff are expected to be flexible and co-operate with this requirement.
● Meals are available and free of charge in the school dining room during term-time.
● The House Tutor and Residential Sports Graduates may, from time to time, be asked to support the wider needs of the
School e.g. school trips, chaperoning sport fixtures or hospital visits etc.
Sports Coaching.
● Work with the Director of Sport to assist with the full range of games coaching or other outdoor activities, including early evening and weekend team practice, matches or hobbies/activities. In addition to supporting swimming, athletics, badminton, basketball, tennis, hockey, squash and a variety of other activities.
● Support the Games department in the delivery of PE/Games lessons and the preparation of resources and equipment for these.
● Support the department’s organisation of major school events, including inter house sporting events.
● Contribute to the department’s promotion of sport as a healthy lifestyle choice.
● To support academic lessons which may include the preparation of resources, photocopying and giving support in lessons.
● In consultation with the Deputy Heads, develop links as appropriate with other academic departments; support the needs of particular students and undertake ad-hoc duties and projects which are reasonably required or are of interest to the Resident Graduate’s professional development.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications:
Essential:
Sports Coach Qualification.
Desirable:
SVQ3 Children and Young People qualification.
Educated to HND/Degree level.
Experience
Essential:
Experience and understanding of pastoral support.
Evidenced experience in sports coaching at club or school level.
Desirable:
Experience of working with teenage students in an education setting.
Relevant experience of working in a care environment.
Skills
Essential:
Ability to listen to, understand and support the issues faced by teenage students.
Good oral and written communication skills with an excellent telephone manner.
Strong ICT skills.
Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate in sports and working as a team.
Desirable:
● Skills and experience which can contribute to extra-curricular activities.
Interpersonal skills
Essential:
Ability to confidently deal with a wide range of people including staff, students and parents.
Resilient.
An ‘above and beyond’ attitude to work and supporting the team
Approachable and empathetic to the needs of others.
Able to handle sensitive, confidential issues with a degree of maturity and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and use initiative where appropriate.
Well-organised with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Commitment, goodwill and a caring, positive outlook towards life.
Flexible: Able to deal with a change of plans at very short notice.
Professional manner and appearance,
Desirable:
Empathy with teenage children and the benefits of secondary education.
Comfortable working with people from a variety of backgrounds, countries and cultures.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties. It is expected that the post-holder will participate in other reasonable activities which may be required to meet the needs of the School or for better fulfilment of the role.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
St Leonards is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where all members of the community - colleagues, pupils and families - are seen and valued. This culture ensures that St Leonards delivers an outstanding global education in a multi-cultural living, learning and working environment.
Applications should be made via our School Talent/Teacheroo portal - link here https://jobsearch.teacheroo.io/st-leonards.
The closing time and date for applications to be received is 12 noon on Friday 29th May 2026.
If you have not been contacted by this date, we thank you for your interest in the post; however, your application has not been progressed to an interview on this occasion.
Any questions may be directed to recruitment@stleonards-fife.org in the first instance. Early applications are encouraged as St Leonards reserves the right to interview and close the post early.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and either hold or be accepted for membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
About St Leonards
St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.
St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.
St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).
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