Cranleigh seeks to appoint, for late August 2024, a Sports Graduate Assistant.

Cranleigh is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 670 girls and boys of 13–18 years of age. There is also a Preparatory School in close proximity.

Cranleigh aspires to be a beacon of excellence in academic studies and co-curricular pursuits and is committed to the continuing professional development of all employees.

Successful applicants will be full members of teaching staff (Graduate Assistant) and will be expected to take an active role in the Co-curricular and Pastoral programmes of Cranleigh School as well as assisting in academic lessons as appropriate.  The post will also involve an active coaching role in the sports programme at Cranleigh Prep School.

The role is varied and the exact scope of the role will be partly shaped by the qualifications, skills, experience and personality of the individual.

The individual should have the ability to coach at least one sport to a high level, and be confident in coaching and officiating at least two sports.

Applications from candidates with specialisms in Hockey, Netball and Cricket are particularly encouraged as well as an enthusiasm for strength and conditioning.

Please read our ‘Recruitment Pack’ to be found on our website which gives an impression of the ethos to which it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute.

This is a fixed term appointment for one year and comes with a salary of £18,000 per annum. Accommodation and all meals in term-time are provided.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website:

https://www.cranleigh.org/about-us/join-our-team/

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (apply on the website) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Monday 6th May 2024. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Only applications submitted on the School’s Application Form will be considered.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.