Forest School is looking for two outstanding graduates who can offer games coaching skills in at least one of the following sports: hockey, football, cricket, netball, swimming and athletics. Experience in coaching or working within girl’s sport would be advantageous. The Graduate Assistant Teacher is expected to support the work of the PE Department and help with fixtures including Saturday and after-school matches. The successful candidate will work throughout Forest Prep, Snaresbrook Prep and the Senior School.

The post offers an opportunity for a recent graduate to gain extensive and worthwhile working experience in a large independent school. The post will be particularly attractive to any graduate thinking of a career in education and particularly sport. The work will be varied, and that variety would, to some extent, be determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual appointed.

The post should become a successful springboard for those considering teaching as a career. We offer outstanding graduates the opportunity to pursue their PGCE at Forest and progress into a further year. An attractive salary package is on offer which includes accommodation (Shared House). The school also encourages its Graduate Assistant Teacher to extend their experience by attending, at the school's expense, relevant training courses. The appointee would be a full member of a lively and friendly group of dedicated teachers.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.

NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.