Eastbourne College seeks to appoint recent graduates to provide a range of supporting functions to the provision of sport at Eastbourne College from September 2026 for a one-year fixed term contract extendable to two years by mutual agreement.
The successful candidate will be completing or have completed a sports related degree or possess a high level of expertise in sport whilst completing a different degree and may be interested in PE teaching and or sport science. Candidates will ideally have experience in cricket, netball, rugby, tennis or other core sports. Candidates offering pool lifeguarding would be desirable.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute fully to boarding school life. Single accommodation and meals during term time are available.
Terms and Conditions
Contract: One year fixed-term contract extendable to two years by mutual agreement to commence September 2026.
Hours of work: A minimum of 37.5 hours per week during term time. Flexibility in hours is essential and in order to meet the demands of the post, the person may be required to work to support evening and weekend sports events during term time. Actual working hours will be advised to you by your Line Manager and may be changed from time to time.
Salary: £17,421 per annum.
Other Benefits:
Application process
To apply, please visit www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities and click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the required application form.
A letter of application and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form.
Applications should be received by Wednesday 25 February 2026
Interviews on Wednesday 04 March 2026
For more details regarding the role please contact Mike Harrison, Director of Sport at mtharrison@eastbourne-college.co.uk. For any other queries, please contact Human Resources on 01323 452288 or email hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities Statement
Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds.
