PE Gap Year Student

Contract: 1-year fixed term (September 2026 – August 2027)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40.5 hours per week (3 days 8:00–4:00, 2 days 8:00–5:30), 38 weeks per year

Salary: National Minimum Wage (FTE £21,157 aged 18–20 / £24,784 aged 21+; actual £19,211 / £22,504)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated PE gap year student to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and ambitious school, committed to nurturing both staff and pupils.

About the School

Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School offers a warm and caring environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally. Emphasising individual development, we foster a culture of high achievement and motivation, ensuring our pupils excel in all subjects and achieve outstanding outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play an active role in school life, supporting both sport and classroom learning, as follows

• Assist in delivering PE lessons to pupils aged 4-11
• Support teaching staff with lesson preparation and classroom activities, particularly in Reception and Key Stage 1
• Contribute to co-curricular sport and wider school activities
• Undertake supervision duties and support pupil wellbeing
• Help prepare resources and maintain classrooms and learning spaces
• Provide general administrative support to staff
• Attend fixtures, events, meetings and occasional evening activities

About you

• You’ll be a motivated and enthusiastic individual, ideally looking to gain experience in education or sport
• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
• A genuine passion for sport and working with children
• Organised, proactive and able to use your initiative
• A flexible team player with a positive, ‘can-do’ approach
• Awareness of safeguarding and commitment to pupil wellbeing
• Interest in fitness or strength and conditioning is advantageous

Why join us

• Gain valuable, hands-on experience in a leading independent school
• Be part of a supportive and high-performing PE and teaching team
• Develop your skills in coaching, teaching support and pastoral care
• A varied role with opportunities to get involved in sport, trips and school events
• Excellent foundation for a future career in teaching, sport or education

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. 

If you’re looking to contribute to a dynamic and inspiring school environment, we warmly invite you to apply.

Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School are part of Surbiton High School.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com