Games Coach (Hockey and/or Swimming Specialist)

St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone, is one of the most successful and forward-looking independent preparatory schools in the South West, awarded a ‘significant strength’ in our most recent ISI Inspection (May 2024), and we pride ourselves on high quality teaching.  The School sits in a large rural site in East Devon surrounded by fields with unrivalled views over farmland down to the River Exe; a truly beautiful part of the country to live and work. 

We are seeking an inspirational Games Coach, with a specialism in hockey and/or swimming, to provide high-quality coaching across a range of sporting disciplines to both boys and girls. You will engage with pupils of all abilities, encouraging participation and promoting ‘sport for all’ while fostering a love of sports in our vibrant school community. The role will include managing allocated teams during fixtures and actively contributing towards the School’s co-curricular programme, as well as reporting on pupil progress. 

We are looking for someone with a positive and proactive approach, with a love and enthusiasm towards the education of children.  The successful applicant will be required to have hockey coaching and swimming teaching qualifications, alongside wide sporting experience.

The position is 0.6FTE, working Monday to Wednesday (08:00-18:00) during term time and INSET days. The weekly working pattern may be subject to change for September 2025.

The annual salary is £19,505 (£35,508 FTE) and will be paid in twelve equal monthly instalments. 

Closing Date: Monday 17 March 2025

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025

Start Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@stpetersprepschool.co.uk or posted to Recruitment Team, St Peter’s Preparatory School, Harefield, Lympstone EX8 5AU

** Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School’s own application form. We are unable to consider CVs **

St Peter’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.