About Us

Full time, 36 hours per week

Term Time Only

Fixed Term until July 2026

Required for January 2026

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment 

Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country. 

Working across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the PE Department, particularly the Head of PE in the day-to-day running of lessons, extracurricular activities, and sporting events. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience in a thriving department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of high-quality PE lessons by preparing equipment, resources, and learning spaces.
• Assist in organising fixtures, tournaments, and inter-school competitions.
• Undertake general departmental tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient daily operation.
• Provide administrative support, including maintaining equipment inventories, updating records, and assisting with department communication.
• Contribute to extracurricular clubs and activities where appropriate.
• Uphold the school’s values and maintain a safe, positive environment for all students.

Applicants will have gained:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths; GCSE PE or equivalent qualification.
• A genuine interest in sport, physical activity, or coaching.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confidence with IT systems; experience with Google Workspace is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate young people.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Child Protection responsibilities (training can be provided).

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Further information for candidates, application form and job description, can be found at https://www.graveney.org/Recruitment/

Electronic applications to be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Closing date: 09 January 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 12 January 2026

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and this vacancy is not open to recruitment agencies

Graveney School

(Graveney School is part of Graveney Trust)

Welham Road

Tooting, London

SW17 9BU

Tel: 020 8682 7000

Website: www.graveney.org

Executive Principal: Cynthia Rickman

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils