Graduate Sports Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Graduate Sports Assistant to join Tockington Manor School for one academic year from September 2026.

The Graduate Sports Assistant is a varied and rewarding role, providing support across both the academic and co-curricular life of Tockington Manor School.

The postholder will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils in the classroom, contribute to the wider life of the school and assist with supervision duties. In addition, they will play an active role within the Games and Physical Education programme, delivering and supporting high-quality lessons, particularly within girls’ hockey, netball and cricket, and helping to foster pupils’ enjoyment, participation and development.

The successful candidate will bring a strong sporting background and relevant coaching experience, enabling them to contribute positively to the school’s curriculum and co-curricular sports provision.

As a Graduate Sports Assistant, you will be expected to play a full and active role in the life of the school. In addition to your core duties, you may be required to support with breakfast club provision, after-school supervision and fixtures, as well as the school’s wider co-curricular programme.

As an independent school, the term-time schedule is varied and the postholder is expected to work flexibly and collaboratively throughout term time to support the academic, pastoral and co-curricular needs of the school community. This may include attendance at occasional evening and weekend commitments, such as school events, sports fixtures and other co-curricular activities.

Closing Date: 19th July 2026

Tockington Manor School and Nursery, a member of Clifton College Education Group, is an independent co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School for children aged 2 to 13 years. Nestled in the South Gloucestershire countryside, we are located just north of Bristol, in the beautiful village of Tockington.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, we foster an environment where every member of our community can thrive and reach their full potential.

Clifton College Education Group is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Group. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector, we are required to ask for references prior to interview; by applying for this role, you are consenting for us to contact your referees.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.