Resident Sports & Boarding Graduate

Resident Sports & BoardingGraduateInformation for applicantswww.tettenhallcollege.co.ukSeptember 2026Founded in 1863 by a local industrialist, Tettenhall College is an independent,co-educational day and boarding school providing continuous, quality educationfor children aged from 2 to 18 years. The School currently has around 500 pupils,the majority of whom are drawn from across the Midlands, but also includes avibrant boarding community made up of pupils from over 25 countries worldwide.The School stands in 30 acres of stunning grounds and woodland situated in thepicturesque village of Tettenhall, on the outskirts of the city of Wolverhampton.Our pupils are known for their positive approach, their appreciation of the staff,of their School and of their fellow pupils, their motivation to learn and theirwhole-hearted commitment to every aspect of school life. Tettenhall College,in turn, is committed to providing an outstanding personalised education,combining strong academic standards and a wide range of extra-curricularactivities. Academic results are consistently high. Pupils achieve very good GCSEand A Levels. The vast majority of Sixth Form leavers choose to go on to universitywith many selecting Russell Group institutions and a few each year opting forprestigious international options or competitive, sought-after apprenticeships withmajor companies. Beyond the classroom, pupils have the opportunity to participatein a wide range of sporting, performance and co-curricular activities, as well asbeing encouraged to engage in adventure and charitable causes.The School is an active member of the Society of Heads, the Independent SchoolsAssociation and the Boarding Schools Association.Welcome to Tettenhall CollegeBeyond the classroom, pupilshave the opportunity to participate in a wide rangeof sporting, performanceand co-curricular activitiesThe well-being of all our staff isof particular importanceThe well-being of all our staff is of particular importance and,as part of an overall strategy for the School, ongoinginitiatives are continually introduced to enhance our workingenvironment. Staff are entitled to a remission on theirchildren's fees and we encourage all staff to look outwardsand focus on continuous professional development.The School combines the best of modern teaching and facilities with theheritage and values of a traditional educational establishment – both in itsphysical setting and in its ethos. A substantial, recently completed investmentprogramme has created outstanding facilities for the next era of TettenhallCollege: modern en-suite study-bedrooms, a state of the art Study Centre, anew Sixth Form Common Room, a library, a multi-purpose all-weather sportsfacility and squash courts. These investments complement the alreadyimpressive facilities of the Victorian ‘Towers Theatre’; a charming Victorianindoor heated swimming pool; extensive sports fields and modern IT facilities. Ahigh grade investment in the School's largest boarding house is currentlyunderway.This commitment to providing the very best facilities is matched by the energyand passion of our inspirational, committed staff who strive to inspire andensure that all pupils fulfil their personal best. Small class sizes throughout theSchool ensure individual attention for each pupil with emphasis on thedevelopment of the individual. This supportive environment has resulted in theSchool’s excellent reputation for pastoral care – confirmed by a recentlyawarded Well-Being Award. Support of those pupils who have additionallearning needs, including EAL, is a critical element of the School’s offering.This is an exciting time to join Tettenhall College; the leadership team arecommitted to continuing to increase the School’s profile both locally and withinoverseas markets. Pupil numbers have grown by 25% with a steady increase inboarding. Tettenhall College is now widely recognised as one of the Midlands’leading independent schools and is progressing rapidly towards its goal ofbecoming one of the best small independent schools in the UK.Working with usOur mission is to nurture ourpupils to achieve their fullpotential and discover theirunique talentsOur Mission, Vision& ValuesThe cornerstone of our community is our vision to be the school of choicefor outstanding personalised education, inspiring every pupil to excelacademically and beyond. Our mission is to nurture our pupils to achievetheir full potential and discover their unique talents in an educationalsetting where they will thrive and be happy. Our exceptional staff motivatepupils to embrace challenge, giving them the best preparation for life andpersonal success.AmbitionWe strive for excellence in every aspect of our work and havehigh aspirations for our pupils. We encourage resilience by embracing mistakes as learning opportunities.OpportunityWe foster self-belief. We provide academic challenge, personalised support and a breadth of learning opportunitiesCreativityWe have the freedom to adapt  our education to find the mosteffective way to meet our pupils' needs. We recognise that nurturing creativity is vital in today's world. CommunityWe have a safe and secure family environment throughout ourSchool. We look to promote our shared values and respect foreach other. We equally want pupils to look outwards, actresponsibly and become valued global citizens.CharacterWe cultivate emotional intelligence, well-being and self respectand encourage support for each other. We lead by example topromote healthy and balanced lifestyles.The Sport and PE Department at Tettenhall College invites applicationsfor the position of Resident Sports & Boarding Graduate for aSeptember 2026 start. This position offers an opportunity for anenergetic person to work directly with the Director of Sport.Sport is an integral aspect of student life at Tettenhall College, with a richtradition of excellence and a substantial number of students participating inour diverse sporting programmes. Our aim is to make a meaningful and lastingimpact on all students through sports, fostering their development intooutstanding individuals. As part of our commitment to achieving excellence inboth performance and engagement, we are making significant investments inSport, with the exploration of a strength and conditioning unit and full sizeastro turf. Whilst proud of our diverse sporting heritage, we are forward-facing, seeking tocultivate a dynamic and progressive approach to sports. Core sports such asrugby, hockey, netball, football, cricket, and swimming form the foundation,complemented by a broad-ranging sports curriculum. Students can representthe college in over twenty sports, spanning from Ultimate Frisbee and dance toskiing or horse riding. The rapidly growing enrichment sport programme aimsto provide diverse opportunities, facilitating every student’s exploration ofsporting interests. All students engage in a Games afternoon each week, with team practicesscheduled before and after the school day, as well as during lunchtimes. Oursports department, comprised of specialist sports teachers, external coaches,and teachers of other academic subjects, supports the sports programme. Thesports facilities are distributed around the main college site, but we do utiliseseveral other local facilities to enhance our provisions. The main site features asports hall with indoor cricket nets, floodlit netball courts, indoor swimmingpool, floodlit all-weather Astroturf pitch, rugby and football pitches, cricketpitches, cross country trails and orienteering.  Sports is taught alongside academic PE throughout the school from year 1upwards. Pupils can continue studying PE at GCSE (Edexcel) and A-level (OCR).The Sport and Physical Education DepartmentBoarding Duties & Responsibilities Share the responsibility for the health and safety, well-being andsafeguarding of all pupils. Promote high standards of punctuality, behaviour and good manners withall pupils, taking appropriate action where necessary. Be fully aware of Tettenhall College’s policies and procedures relating tothe behaviour of, and safeguarding of, young people and act inaccordance with these.  Available at the beginning of term to meet and greet boarders and theirparents/guardians.Available at the end of term to enable the fluid process of boardersleaving for holidays: meeting of taxis, parents or guardians and themonitoring and clearing of each house.Contribute to the boarding house duty rota as required by theHousemaster/ Housemistress. When on duty, supervise boarders by being a visible presence in theHouse. Ensuring that the House is maintained as an orderly and well-disciplined community and that the House rules are followed. Carry out all House routines and registers as specified by theHousemaster/ Housemistress. Resident during duty days and weekends.Attend all meals and be available via the House duty mobile phone at alltimes on duty days.Play an active role in the supervision of prep. Offering where possible,advice on organisation, approach to written work, management ofworkload and other appropriate study skills.Mentor a group of boarders academically. This includes identifying the needfor support where necessary and reporting all academic concerns to theHousemaster/ Housemistress. Ensure that any incidents or communications from parents are logged andreported to the Housemaster/ Housemistress. Liaise with the Housemaster/ Housemistress over pastoral, disciplinary,maintenance or health and safety matters. Communicate openly and regularly with parents/ guardians of the boardershaving consulted or informed the Housemaster/ Housemistress ifcircumstances allow. Liaise with the School Nurses on boarder health issues and issues medicationfollowing boarding procedures. Attend and assist with House activities and trips as required by theHousemaster/ Housemistress.Attend and contribute to meetings as required. Contribute to the marketing and promotion of the College.Attend INSET as required for the better performance of their boarding duties.Ensure that national minimum standards for boarding schools are appliedconsistently.Provide excellent pastoral care through effective communication with boardingpupils and teamwork with colleagues.Promote a culture within the House that provides a vibrant living environmentthat promotes security and brings out the best in every pupil.Engage fully with professional development opportunities within the House.Educated to degree level with a suitable sporting qualification.Have relevant experience/qualifications in playing and coaching anumber of sports.Caring, positive and reliable with a good sense of humour. Experience of working with, teaching, coaching or supporting youngpeople. Enthusiasm and willingness to get involved in the life of a vibrantBoarding School. Flexibility, stamina and adaptability, with a willingness to undertakeextra duties when required. Ability to work with initiative and with others as part of a team. Competent in the use of ICT. An excellent role model for young people.  Demonstrate excellent communication skills to ensure that familymembers feel that they are connected to the House community andreceive outstanding levels of customer service.Ability to foster a vibrant learning environment, motivating pupils topursue their personal best.Person SpecificationAssist with the teaching of core Physical Education and CurriculumGames.Attend PE department meetings.Assist with coaching various sports teams and PE lessons.Supervise sports practices, events and fixtures (including someSaturday fixtures).Provide support during training sessions and matches.Assist with the maintenance of sports equipment and facilities.Support the development and implementation of trainingprogrammes.Assist with supervision of students during physical education classesand extracurricular activities from reception through to sixth form.Assist with administrative tasks related to sports programmes, suchas scheduling and communication with parents.Contribute to the promotion of sports and physical activity within theschool community.Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the smoothoperation of sports-related activities.Sports ResponsibilitiesDuty RequirementsFour evening boarding duties per week.One weekend boarding duty in three.14 to 16 hours per week in the sports department of the day school.Some Saturday fixture duties required.How to ApplySalary:                   Competitive Salary / accommodation / food / billsClosing date:        Monday 2nd February 2026 - 12 noonInterviews:           Interviews from Wednesday 4 February 2026th. To apply, please complete an employment application form and return to head@tettcoll.co.uk. If you would like to arrange a informal conversation with regards to this post before applying,please contact mj@tettcoll.co.uk.Tettenhall College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and BarringService check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness. The post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.Please note that we will take up references provided in your application form prior to interview. Full details of the School’s safeguarding policies and procedures are available on the School website: www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk