Senior School Intern - Transition Years and Games Focus
- Organisation: The Edinburgh Academy
- Location: Scotland
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Salary info £24,061.00 - £0.00 per annum
£24,061 pro rata (you will be paid £20,918 for the duration of your contract) - Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term / Term Time
- Closing Date: Friday 11 April 2025
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Senior School Intern - Transition Years and Games Focus.
The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
Our reward package includes:
- Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Access to onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fee discount
- A three course lunch is provided during term time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and kind individual who genuinely enjoys the company of young people. You will also have an active interest in sport, and experience of coaching a sport would be an advantage.
A key part of the job is working with our teaching staff providing classroom support, mostly with our Geits (Primary 7 age) pupils who are based up at the Senior School. This will include PE and Games sessions.
Your role will be to actively assist in the classroom, provide administrative support and help with the organisation of resources and activities. You will also work alongside our PE and Games staff in supporting with sports coaching to pupils of all ages.
Our interns would normally be expected to help in coaching a sports team and so would therefore be part of our Saturday morning Games programme.
This role is particularly suited to someone who might be interested in a career in teaching and there will be opportunities to provide bespoke experience relating to interest areas of the individual.
The role is term time only and is for the 25/26 academic session, starting August 18, 2025 and ending on June 26, 2026.
Classroom Support
- Assisting with Geits (P7) supervision during and between lessons
- Accompanying Geits during assemblies, games and trips (where needed)
- Assisting with playground and lunchtime supervision
- Providing additional support at School events such as drama productions and sports days
Support for Learning
- Providing classroom assistance for pupils where needed
- Working one-to-one or in small groups to support pupils with their School work
- Carrying out literacy sessions with small groups and feeding updates back to the Support for Learning department.
- Liaising with the Support for Learning department to raise any issues or concerns.
- Assisting with exams and revision planning
- Reading or scribing during exams and controlled assessments as required
PE & Games Coaching
- Supporting the PE and Games programme at both the Junior and Senior Schools. Core School sports are:
- Rugby; Hockey; Netball; Cricket; Tennis; Athletics
Rugby, Hockey & Netball take place during the Autumn and Spring terms, with Cricket, Tennis and Athletics taking pace during the summer term
You may also be asked to support with swimming, as well as our varied games programme
Qualifications/Experience (E=Essential D= Desirable)
General
- Educated to a degree level (or working towards a degree) – E
Proven Experience
- Experience of working in a team - E
- Experience of working with children (including voluntary positions)- D
- Some experience of sports coaching - D
- Ability to take initiative - E
- Administrative experience –D
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Practical, conscientious and reliable - E
- Excellent interpersonal skills - E
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under own initiative – E
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - E
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – E
Other Attributes
A willingness to undertake a large variety of tasks as and when required – E
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Senior School Intern - Transition Years and Games Focus.
Description
The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
Our reward package includes:
- Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Access to onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Fee discount
- A three course lunch is provided during term time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and kind individual who genuinely enjoys the company of young people. You will also have an active interest in sport, and experience of coaching a sport would be an advantage.
A key part of the job is working with our teaching staff providing classroom support, mostly with our Geits (Primary 7 age) pupils who are based up at the Senior School. This will include PE and Games sessions.
Your role will be to actively assist in the classroom, provide administrative support and help with the organisation of resources and activities. You will also work alongside our PE and Games staff in supporting with sports coaching to pupils of all ages.
Our interns would normally be expected to help in coaching a sports team and so would therefore be part of our Saturday morning Games programme.
This role is particularly suited to someone who might be interested in a career in teaching and there will be opportunities to provide bespoke experience relating to interest areas of the individual.
The role is term time only and is for the 25/26 academic session, starting August 18, 2025 and ending on June 26, 2026.
Classroom Support
- Assisting with Geits (P7) supervision during and between lessons
- Accompanying Geits during assemblies, games and trips (where needed)
- Assisting with playground and lunchtime supervision
- Providing additional support at School events such as drama productions and sports days
Support for Learning
- Providing classroom assistance for pupils where needed
- Working one-to-one or in small groups to support pupils with their School work
- Carrying out literacy sessions with small groups and feeding updates back to the Support for Learning department.
- Liaising with the Support for Learning department to raise any issues or concerns.
- Assisting with exams and revision planning
- Reading or scribing during exams and controlled assessments as required
PE & Games Coaching
- Supporting the PE and Games programme at both the Junior and Senior Schools. Core School sports are:
- Rugby; Hockey; Netball; Cricket; Tennis; Athletics
Rugby, Hockey & Netball take place during the Autumn and Spring terms, with Cricket, Tennis and Athletics taking pace during the summer term
You may also be asked to support with swimming, as well as our varied games programme
Qualifications/Experience (E=Essential D= Desirable)
General
- Educated to a degree level (or working towards a degree) – E
Proven Experience
- Experience of working in a team - E
- Experience of working with children (including voluntary positions)- D
- Some experience of sports coaching - D
- Ability to take initiative - E
- Administrative experience –D
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Practical, conscientious and reliable - E
- Excellent interpersonal skills - E
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under own initiative – E
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - E
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – E
Other Attributes
A willingness to undertake a large variety of tasks as and when required – E
