Graduate Sports Assistant
- Organisation: Royal Grammar School Newcastle
- Location: Tyne & Wear
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Salary info £21,900.00 - £24,500.00 per annum
The salary for this role is in the region of £24.5K gross per annum (Full Time Equivalent). As this - Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term / Term Time
- Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding sport graduate to work with the Sports Department from mid-August 2026 until 2nd July 2027. If you are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled sportsperson who is looking to potentially move into a career in sport in the future, then we would like to hear from you!
GRADUATE SPORTS ASSISTANT
Fixed Term starting mid-August 2026 – July 2027
This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding sport graduate to work with the Sports Department from mid-August 2026 until 2nd July 2027. If you are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled sportsperson who is looking to potentially move into a career in sport in the future, then we would like to hear from you!
The successful candidate will provide support across the sports department and work alongside the PE and coaching teaching team, working with students from Year 3 (age 7) to Upper Sixth (age 18). We would welcome applicants who have a strong background in our major games’ sports (rugby, hockey, netball, football, or cricket). In return, we offer valuable experience of working in one of the country’s most successful schools and the opportunity to develop your knowledge in teaching, coaching, managing strength and conditioning programmes and officiating sport. There may be opportunities to accompany trips or tours within the school as well.
Hours: The days of work are Monday to Friday and includes weekends, as and when required for fixtures or sports centre duties. The Graduate Sports Assistant will work approximately 1492 hours across the fixed term period (8 hours per day). Please see full job pack for details.
Salary: The salary for this role is in the region of £24.5K gross per annum (Full Time Equivalent). As this is a term time only role plus 4 staff training days and 10 additional days, the actual salary for the role will be pro rata’d to in the region of £21.9K gross for the fixed term period (i.e., August 2026- July 2027 working 1492 hours) and is inclusive of Saturday working and trips.
Excellent employee benefits available- please see full job information for more details: Work for us - Royal Grammar School Newcastle job opportunities
Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 4th February 2026
Applications should be sent directly to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check and other appropriate checks.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding sport graduate to work with the Sports Department from mid-August 2026 until 2nd July 2027. If you are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled sportsperson who is looking to potentially move into a career in sport in the future, then we would like to hear from you!
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GRADUATE SPORTS ASSISTANT
Fixed Term starting mid-August 2026 – July 2027
This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding sport graduate to work with the Sports Department from mid-August 2026 until 2nd July 2027. If you are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled sportsperson who is looking to potentially move into a career in sport in the future, then we would like to hear from you!
The successful candidate will provide support across the sports department and work alongside the PE and coaching teaching team, working with students from Year 3 (age 7) to Upper Sixth (age 18). We would welcome applicants who have a strong background in our major games’ sports (rugby, hockey, netball, football, or cricket). In return, we offer valuable experience of working in one of the country’s most successful schools and the opportunity to develop your knowledge in teaching, coaching, managing strength and conditioning programmes and officiating sport. There may be opportunities to accompany trips or tours within the school as well.
Hours: The days of work are Monday to Friday and includes weekends, as and when required for fixtures or sports centre duties. The Graduate Sports Assistant will work approximately 1492 hours across the fixed term period (8 hours per day). Please see full job pack for details.
Salary: The salary for this role is in the region of £24.5K gross per annum (Full Time Equivalent). As this is a term time only role plus 4 staff training days and 10 additional days, the actual salary for the role will be pro rata’d to in the region of £21.9K gross for the fixed term period (i.e., August 2026- July 2027 working 1492 hours) and is inclusive of Saturday working and trips.
Excellent employee benefits available- please see full job information for more details: Work for us - Royal Grammar School Newcastle job opportunities
Closing Date: 9.00am Wednesday 4th February 2026
Applications should be sent directly to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check and other appropriate checks.
