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Cranleigh seeks to appoint, mid August 2025, a Sports Graduate Assistant.
Cranleigh is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 670 girls and boys of 13–18 years of age. There is also a flourishing Preparatory School in close proximity.
Cranleigh aspires to be a beacon of excellence in academic studies and co-curricular pursuits and is committed to the continuing professional development of all employees.
Successful applicants will be full members of teaching staff (Graduate Assistant) and will be expected to take an active role in the Co-curricular and Pastoral programmes of Cranleigh School as well as assisting in academic lessons as appropriate. The post will also involve an active coaching role in the sports programme at Cranleigh Prep School.
The role is varied and the exact scope of the role will be partly shaped by the qualifications, skills, experience and ambitions of the individual.
The individual should have the ability to coach Tennis to a high level, and be willing to support in coaching and officiating at least two other sports (Hockey, Netball, Rugby and football) in particular. The successful candidate will help to deliver tennis sessions throughout the year as well as helping to develop an ever growing and flourishing sports department.
This is a fixed term appointment for one year and comes with a salary of £18,000 per annum. Accommodation and all meals in term-time are provided.
For further details about the role, please read our Job description below.
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (via our ‘Apply now’ button) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Friday 13th June 2025.
Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
Job Profile
About us
Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.
- Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve.
- Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another
- Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.
Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.
SERVICE
We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.
RELATIONSHIPS
We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.
LEADERSHIP
We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.
Contact Details
If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us via email at [email protected] or by telephone on 01483 542128