THE JUNIOR KING'S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY

Sports coaching, boarding and lesson support.

RUGBY, CRICKET, HOCKEY, FOOTBALL

All candidates must be available to start in September 2026 - One year fixed term

We have vacancies for well-qualified and enthusiastic Graduates or GAP students to join our school as Assistant Tutors (Games, Boarding, Lesson support) to start in September 2026.

The Junior King’s School is a co-educational Day and Boarding School for pupils between the ages of 3-13. We offer a superb educational, boarding, extra-curricular and sporting programme for our pupils.

This role will involve,

• supporting children in class,
• responsibility for your own sporting team,
• assisting with boarding duties and other tasks.

The role is likely to suit Graduates/ GAP students seeking experience of working with children and a view of potentially embarking on a career in teaching.

We are looking for candidates who will be able to assist with the coaching of either boys’ sport (football, rugby, hockey & cricket), girls’ sport (hockey, netball, tennis & cricket) or assist with the coaching of rowing. In addition there is an expectation that you will provide support in a combination of English, Maths, Science and Humanities lessons.

Accommodation and meals at school are provided.

In the first instance, please contact Paddy McKeating (Director of Studies) via email at pmckeating@junior-kings.co.uk 01227 714009 for an informal conversation.

The post will close once all posts are filled. Early applications are recommended.

The Junior King’s school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.