Graduate Assistant - Sport (Non-Teaching)

St Mary's is an exceptional boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. It is a place where students feel appreciated, celebrated, and understood by friends and staff alike. We inspire girls to achieve academically, discover and nurture their unique talents, and create lifelong friendships. St Mary's shares its site with St Margaret's Prep, also home to the Bluebirds Nursery, enabling us to welcome children from 2 to 11 years. St Margaret's is a vibrant co-educational day school offering inspirational learning to approximately 180 pupils. As well as innovative teaching, learning and a wide co-curricular programme, both schools offer outstanding pastoral care and, joined by the St Mary's School Sports Club, offer a warm inclusive community. Our site provides an exceptional working environment surrounded by landscaped and natural outdoor spaces in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Our staff are talented and motivated and show deep dedication to fulfilling the potential of each of our students, both in and out of the classroom. St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and a number of initial online safeguarding courses. We look forward to receiving applications from inspiring teachers who are ready to embrace the full and varied teaching life of a busy boarding school. Anne Wakefield, Head The Opportunity Full Job Description We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic sports graduate with outstanding inter-personal skills, and a desire to support students both in a pastoral capacity and with their sporting skills and achievements, to join our team from September 2025. We would be pleased to receive applications from recent graduates who can show a passion for girls' education in a boarding environment. As a School we offer all the standard sports you would expect such as Netball, Hockey and Swimming, with specialist coaches in Tennis and Lacrosse. The Graduate Assistant will combine their support in the PE Department with evening and weekend duties in a specific boarding house where there is also suitable accommodation provided. Salary starting at £21,560 (inclusive of rent-free accommodation and meals supplied during term time). Accommodation is provided with all bills paid. Meals are provided in the Dining Hall or in House (sixth form only) during term time. Residential benefits are subject to P11D reporting. What you can offer us

• A strong Sports background and a good Sports degree or related subject.
• An empathetic, enthusiastic and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils.
• Ability to: work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the post; prioritise; work calmly under pressure and respond positively to changing demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with very good written and spoken English.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills; competency in the use of ICT for administration and communication purposes.
• An understanding of the expectations, ethos and aims of a full boarding school.
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
If you fit the description and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please send a completed application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@stmaryscalne.org What we offer
• Free accommodation, and free meals during term time.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free Well-bring Hub, financial and legal advice).
• Highly motivated pupils coached in small groups.
• Discounted membership of the St Mary's Calne Sports Club.
• Free on-site parking.
How to apply Complete a school application form on our website www.stmaryscalne.org Telephone: (Clare Oatley, HR) Email: recruitment@stmaryscalne.org Closing date: 09.00, Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (Interview date: TBC, w/c Monday 28th April 2025)


• A strong Sports background and a good Sports degree or related subject.
• An empathetic, enthusiastic and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils.
• Ability to: work flexibly to fulfil the requirements of the post; prioritise; work calmly under pressure and respond positively to changing demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with very good written and spoken English.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills; competency in the use of ICT for administration and communication purposes.
• An understanding of the expectations, ethos and aims of a full boarding school.
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people.
  
  St Mary's is an exceptional boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. It is a place where students feel appreciated, celebrated, and understood by friends and staff alike. We inspire girls to achieve academically, discover and nurture their unique talents, and create lifelong friendships.
St Mary's shares its site with St Margaret's Prep, also home to the Bluebirds Nursery, enabling us to welcome children from 2 to 11 years. St Margaret's is a vibrant co-educational day school offering inspirational learning to approximately 180 pupils. As well as innovative teaching, learning and a wide co-curricular programme, both schools offer outstanding pastoral care and, joined by the St Mary's School Sports Club, offer a warm inclusive community. Our site provides an exceptional working environment surrounded by landscaped and natural outdoor spaces in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Our staff are talented and motivated and show deep dedication to fulfilling the potential of each of our students, both in and out of the classroom. St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and a number of initial online safeguarding courses.

Salary starting at £21,560 (inclusive of rent-free accommodation and meals supplied during term time). Accommodation is provided with all bills paid. Meals are provided in the Dining Hall or in House (sixth form only) during term time. Residential benefits are subject to P11D reporting.,
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free Well-bring Hub, financial and legal advice).
• Highly motivated pupils coached in small groups.
• Discounted membership of the St Mary's Calne Sports Club.
• Free on-site parking.