Sports Administrator

The Opportunity

Millfield School is seeking a proactive Sports Administrator to support the administration of our extensive sporting programme.

In this varied and fast-paced role, your primary focus will be supporting Football and Rugby, coordinating fixtures, schedules and communications. You will also work closely with colleagues supporting Outdoor Education, providing administrative cover and assistance across the wider Sports Department as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating Football and Rugby fixtures, officials, logistics and weekly sports schedules
• Maintaining accurate records on school systems (e.g. SOCS, iSAMS or similar)
• Liaising with staff, pupils, parents and external schools and governing bodies
• Supporting tournaments, festivals, inter-school fixtures and sports events
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Sports Department, including Outdoor Education, when required

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, student-focused environment
• Be proficient with digital systems and MS Office
• Experience within a school or sports environment, or familiarity with Football and Rugby, would be an advantage but is not essential

This is a permanent role, working between 17 and 21 hours per week during term time (32.6 working weeks per year). Hours will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role offers a rate of £13.60 per hour plus holiday pay.

In addition, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including discounted freshly prepared lunches, access to school facilities, and discounts/cashback at high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme. 

**Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible** 

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

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