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Graduate Sports Intern (Rugby, Football, Netball, Cricket)

  • Organisation: St Joseph's College
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Salary info Competitive
  • Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term
  • Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2026

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, well organised and demonstrate a genuine commitment to driving sports participation, coaching and physical education at all levels.

Start: August 2026; Fixed term – One academic year

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful, committed and well-established Sports Faculty. The department has a long-standing history of success at local, regional and national levels across a range of sports. We are privileged to boast amazing facilities on site, including sports halls, award-winning outdoor pitches, state-of-the-art all-weather surface and purpose-built strength and conditioning gym, which is accessible to all students. We have strong links with local clubs and community providers as well as high-level sporting organisations. We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Sports Intern to join our experienced and dynamic faculty. They must have a sporting background in Netball/ Rugby/ Football/Cricket.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, well organised and demonstrate a genuine commitment to driving sports participation, coaching and physical education at all levels (students 2-19). Support and professional development are a priority at St Joseph’s College. We invest in our staff by providing regular coaching, career planning and training sessions. We have an “open door” lesson policy which ensures you receive extensive support and we promote peer-to-peer sharing of practice, all designed to help you be the best teacher you can be.​

We welcome applications from those with varying backgrounds in sports, education and industry.​

For an informal conversation please contact Mr Wenham, Assistant Principal Sport at [email protected]

Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies or by contacting the HR Officer by email ([email protected]) or telephone (01473) 690281.

The closing date for applications is on Friday 6 February 2026. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, well organised and demonstrate a genuine commitment to driving sports participation, coaching and physical education at all levels.


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Start: August 2026; Fixed term – One academic year

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful, committed and well-established Sports Faculty. The department has a long-standing history of success at local, regional and national levels across a range of sports. We are privileged to boast amazing facilities on site, including sports halls, award-winning outdoor pitches, state-of-the-art all-weather surface and purpose-built strength and conditioning gym, which is accessible to all students. We have strong links with local clubs and community providers as well as high-level sporting organisations. We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Sports Intern to join our experienced and dynamic faculty. They must have a sporting background in Netball/ Rugby/ Football/Cricket.

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, well organised and demonstrate a genuine commitment to driving sports participation, coaching and physical education at all levels (students 2-19). Support and professional development are a priority at St Joseph’s College. We invest in our staff by providing regular coaching, career planning and training sessions. We have an “open door” lesson policy which ensures you receive extensive support and we promote peer-to-peer sharing of practice, all designed to help you be the best teacher you can be.​

We welcome applications from those with varying backgrounds in sports, education and industry.​

For an informal conversation please contact Mr Wenham, Assistant Principal Sport at [email protected]

Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies or by contacting the HR Officer by email ([email protected]) or telephone (01473) 690281.

The closing date for applications is on Friday 6 February 2026. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.


St Joseph's College

St Joseph's College
Birkfield, Ipswich, IP2 9DR

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