Graduate Assistant: Sport – Football specialist (one-year contract)
Required: September 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 11th May 2026
Salary: £19,133 (Free shared onsite accommodation is included as part of the package.)
Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
We are seeking a Graduate Assistant – Sport (Football specialist), ideal for those considering a career in teaching or looking to develop professional skills while working with students.
Working closely with the Head of Football, you’ll play a key role in delivering an extensive and successful football programme. Responsibilities include supporting training sessions, fixtures, and administration, while helping students of all abilities enjoy and excel in the sport. Candidates should bring strong playing and coaching experience, with additional skills such as video analysis and the ability to contribute to summer sports (athletics, cricket, or tennis) seen as a bonus.
Beyond football, you’ll gain valuable experience across the wider school, including teaching support, pastoral care, and co-curricular involvement. With opportunities to work across both Senior and Prep School levels, contribute to a tutor group, and engage in house activities, this role offers a well-rounded introduction to education within a school that prides itself on sporting excellence, inclusivity, and national-level success.
For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk To apply for this position, please use the Operational Staff Interactive Recruitment Form. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Description – Graduate Assistant: Sport – Football specialist (one-year contract)