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Sports Operations and Cover Teacher

Posted: 30/04/2026

Role: Sports Operations and Cover Teacher

Start date: September 2026

Report to: Director of Sport

Contract: Term-time only, Support Staff

Radnor House Sevenoaks aims to create a collaborative whole-school community of life-long learners, always motivated to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning through self-reflection, objective evaluation, and research-based practice.

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The Purpose of the Role

Radnor House Sevenoaks is an independent co educational day school for pupils aged 11–18, set within a beautiful 20 acre campus on the edge of Sevenoaks. We are an ambitious and forward thinking school with a strong academic ethos, excellent pastoral care and a broad co curricular programme.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, flexible and enthusiastic Sports Operations and Cover Teacher to support the work of the Sports Department and the wider School.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Support the safe and efficient running of PE, Games, clubs and sports fixtures, including equipment and facility set up
  • Assist with the organisation and supervision of sports activities under the direction of teaching staff
  • Provide short term, non specialist lesson cover across the School when required
  • Supervise pupils during cover lessons, delivering work set by teaching staff and supporting positive behaviour
  • Take an active role in the wider life of the School in accordance with the Staff Handbook

This is a support staff role and does not include responsibility for curriculum planning, assessment, reporting or examination classes.
 

The Idea Candidate:

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Has experience supporting sports activities in a school, club or community setting
  • Is confident supervising pupils in both classroom and activity environments
  • Is organised, adaptable and practical in their approach
  • Is committed to safeguarding, safety and professional standards
  • Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to undertake minibus driver training

 

What we offer:

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • School fee remission
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Free, high quality lunches
  • Free on site parking
  • On site gym facilities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
     

To Apply:

Please complete the school’s application form and submit it, along with a covering letter, to Frances Griffiths, Head of Human Resources at fgriffiths@radnor-sevenoaks.org  

Closing Date: Thursday 15 May 2026, 12:00.
Interviews: Interviews will take place towards the end of the following week.

Please note:  We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).