Graduate Sports Assistant

Job Title:
Graduate Sports Assistant

Hours of Work:
Full Time

Reports to:
Director of Sport

The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools and the Head of Blackheath Prep seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Graduate Sports Assistant to work at Blackheath Prep (part of the Eltham College Family of Schools). The Graduate Sports Assistant will work as part of the PE & Sport department, supporting academic, pastoral and co‑curricular activities. The postholder will support classes that are suitable to their personal skills.

In addition to practical work, the role will also include some administrative duties.

Blackheath Prep is an independent prep school for just over 370 students aged 3 to 11. Founded in 1996, it occupies a beautiful five‑acre site close to Blackheath village. Its original Georgian and Victorian buildings have been extended and adapted to include large playgrounds and extensive playing fields, tennis courts, cricket nets and a Forest School area. In April 2023 we were delighted to announce our merger with Eltham College to form a family of schools.

In January 2024, the Prep was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and received outstanding feedback.

A full job description and person specification can be found within the Candidate Information Pack.

A highly competitive salary is available, together with additional training and development opportunities through our generous staff development programme.

Final date to receive applications: 8am on Tuesday 16 June 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 22 June 2026.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Eltham College Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.