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Sports Intern

  • Organisation: Leicester Grammar School Trust
  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Tenure: Full-time
  • Closing Date: Friday 5 June 2026

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Sports Intern at Leicester Grammar School Trust.

Join the dynamic and ambitious sports department at Leicester Grammar School as a PE Intern and gain invaluable hands-on experience in a thriving independent school. We are seeking a enthusiastic, responsible and committed individual to support the delivery of PE, Games and co-curricular sport across the School, playing a key role in inspiring and developing young athletes.

This exciting opportunity is ideal for second-year university students or recent graduates considering a future career in teaching, coaching, sport development, sports science, physical education or school sport. Successful candidates will immerse themselves in all aspects of school sport, from supporting PE and Games lessons to coaching teams, assisting with fixtures, tournaments and sporting events, and contributing to the wider co-curricular life of the School.

PE Interns will work closely with experienced staff in a fast-paced and supportive environment, helping to deliver a thriving sports programme that includes rugby, hockey, netball and cricket, alongside athletics, swimming, cross-country, tennis and strength and conditioning. Candidates with strengths in hockey, rugby, netball and cricket are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills, gain practical experience in a high-performing school environment and make a lasting impact on pupils both on and off the field. Above all, we are looking for positive role models who are passionate about sport and eager to contribute fully to the vibrant life of Leicester Grammar School.

This is a fixed-term contract and is a term-time only position (35 weeks per year), offering an annual salary of £17,730.

If you are interested in becoming our Sports Intern, you are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5 June, 9:00am.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 8 June.

Please note that tours of the school form part of the interview for short-listed candidates. Also, references will be obtained prior to interview.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our recruitment procedures.

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Sports Intern at Leicester Grammar School Trust.


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Join the dynamic and ambitious sports department at Leicester Grammar School as a PE Intern and gain invaluable hands-on experience in a thriving independent school. We are seeking a enthusiastic, responsible and committed individual to support the delivery of PE, Games and co-curricular sport across the School, playing a key role in inspiring and developing young athletes.

This exciting opportunity is ideal for second-year university students or recent graduates considering a future career in teaching, coaching, sport development, sports science, physical education or school sport. Successful candidates will immerse themselves in all aspects of school sport, from supporting PE and Games lessons to coaching teams, assisting with fixtures, tournaments and sporting events, and contributing to the wider co-curricular life of the School.

PE Interns will work closely with experienced staff in a fast-paced and supportive environment, helping to deliver a thriving sports programme that includes rugby, hockey, netball and cricket, alongside athletics, swimming, cross-country, tennis and strength and conditioning. Candidates with strengths in hockey, rugby, netball and cricket are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills, gain practical experience in a high-performing school environment and make a lasting impact on pupils both on and off the field. Above all, we are looking for positive role models who are passionate about sport and eager to contribute fully to the vibrant life of Leicester Grammar School.

This is a fixed-term contract and is a term-time only position (35 weeks per year), offering an annual salary of £17,730.

If you are interested in becoming our Sports Intern, you are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5 June, 9:00am.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 8 June.

Please note that tours of the school form part of the interview for short-listed candidates. Also, references will be obtained prior to interview.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our recruitment procedures.


Leicester Grammar School Trust

Leicester Grammar School Trust
London Road, Great Glen, LE8 9FL

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