CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST

SPORTS GRADUATE

Fixed term contract to commence 1st January 2026 until July 2026

Cumnor House Sussex is one of the country’s leading independent Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery
schools, offering a broad and excellent education within beautiful country surroundings.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Sports Graduate and provide
valuable support in the Prep school. This is a fixed-term position, predominantly focused on
teaching and coaching sport. It is a Monday to Friday schedule (term time only) with
minimal weekend commitments, allowing flexibility for personal pursuits.

This would suit Sports Graduates who are considering a career as a Primary or Secondary PE
teacher.  Throughout  the  placement,  the  successful  candidate  will  be  based  in  the  PE
department and will work closely with the sports team to support the delivery of PE lessons,
swimming provision, a games programme, school fixtures and after-school sports activities. A
good knowledge of a range of sports would be desirable with particular interest in candidates
with cricket and rugby experience.

Key responsibilities

  Support the Director of Sport with the planning and coaching of PE lessons, games

sessions and co-curricular activities for pupils as an active member of the PE & Sports
Department

  Officiate sports fixtures and tournaments
  Some sport administration
  Lead training sessions
  Provide lifeguard duties (training provided if not qualified)
  To accompany teams to fixtures home and away throughout the week
  To promote professional standards, punctuality, discipline and sportsmanship with

all pupils

  Actively support the school across varied departments when required

Community

  Build positive working relationships with colleagues and School leadership.
  Nurture excellent relationships with the children in your care, fostering confidence,



openness and individual challenge and support.
Include  the  warmth  of  the  Cumnor  community  in  your  positive  interactions  with
parents.

Discipline, Health and Safety

  Maintain good order and discipline among the children and safeguard their health and
safety  in  accordance  with  the  school’s  policy,  on  school  premises  and  when  on
authorised activities elsewhere;

  Be  aware  of  individual  dietary  and  medical  needs,  including  allergies,  and  of  the

procedures in case of emergency;

  Be  aware  of  your  department’s  Risk  Assessments  and  adhere  to  the  conditions

thereof;

  Maintain condition of all equipment used, and alert the office (for photocopiers) or

Bursar when attention is needed.

Safeguarding Responsibilities
All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children
and  are  expected  to  act  in  accordance  with  the  School’s  Safeguarding  &  Child  Protection
Policies:

  Safeguard and promote the welfare of children;
  Foster a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
  Provide  a  safe  and  welcoming  environment  where  both  children  and  adults  feel

secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;

  Play a key role in the prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any

suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;

  When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

Terms and Conditions
The  school  will  provide  a  competitive  salary,  as  well  as  opportunities  for  professional
development and training.  This role has a requirement for some weekend matches.

Desirable Qualities and Experience

  Hold a degree in Sports Science or a related subject
  To be proficient in a range of sports with particular interest in cricket and rugby

desirable

  Hold a coaching qualification in any of the sports offered at Cumnor House
  Excellent organisational skills
  Willingness to contribute to the wider Prep School curriculum and community
  Ability to communicate warmly, positively and authentically with parents about their

child’s progress and potential

  Maintain a positive, flexible and good-humoured approach

For more information about Cumnor House Sussex, please visit our website:
https://cumnor.co.uk/information/career-opportunities/

To apply, please send your application form (which can be found on the web-page linked
above) with a covering letter to: hr@cumnor.co.uk

The closing date will be when the position is filled. Interviews of selected applicants will
involve a coaching demonstration and a visit to the School. Please note that applications will
be considered as they arrive, and CHS reserves the right to make an appointment before the
closing date.

This is a term time and Inset appointment. To commence January 2026. All staff are required
to attend relevant induction and safeguarding training ahead of the start of term.

CHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff
to  share  this  commitment.  A  successful  application  will  be  dependent  upon  a  satisfactory
enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks and screening, including references. All
staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children,
and  are  expected  to  act  in  accordance  with  the  School’s  Safeguarding  &  Child  Protection
Policies which are available on our website. Please note that applications will be considered
as they arrive, and CHS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time.