King’s Worcester is seeking an enthusiastic and focussed individual to contribute to our busy and successful Senior School Sports Department as a Graduate Sports Assistant.

We invite applications from those who may be considering a career in sport or teaching but we equally welcome interest from those as yet unsure of their professional aspirations.

The successful candidate will be a graduate who is passionate about sport, who has a love for learning and who wishes to share and develop that passion with enthusiastic and energetic young people, with support from our experienced Sports Department team.

We are looking for applicants with a specialism in Hockey, Netball, Football or Rugby. The ability to coach multiple sports would also be beneficial.

Hours of work

• Part-time, 20 hours per week
• Term time only
• Fixed term for two terms
• Start date: September 2026

An outline of the key responsibilities, required skills, and eligibility criteria for the role can be found in the job description and person specification below.

How to apply

• Applicants must complete an application form which can be found on the Vacancies page of our website and should be emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk
• When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history and specify which specialisms you hold with reference to your playing and coaching experience, as well as any coaching qualifications that you hold.
• Please submit any queries regarding the role to the HR team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk
• Application deadline: 9am Monday 1st June 2026
• Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The King’s Foundation

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here’s what we can offer you…

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
• A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.
• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.
• Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
• Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
• Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
• Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free Yoga classes.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.