Uppingham School offers an outstanding opportunity for a sports undergraduate to gain hands-on coaching experience within one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools, working across a broad and dynamic sporting programme. 

You will support the delivery of training sessions, fixtures and co-curricular sport, while gaining exposure to performance analysis, athletic development, sports administration and boarding life.

Working alongside experienced Heads of Sport and performance coaches, you will contribute to the development of pupils across all age groups, from participation level to aspiring elite athletes. This placement is designed to accelerate your coaching development, deepen your understanding of player pathways and provide meaningful responsibility within a high-performing sporting environment, all while receiving mentorship and structured professional guidance.

About you

Successful candidate will be undertaking an undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Coaching, Physical Education or a related discipline, and hold (or are working towards) a Level 1 coaching qualification. You will be confident, organised and motivated, with experience of working with young people and a genuine passion for sport. You are keen to learn, open to feedback and excited by the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in school life while developing the practical skills needed for a future career in sport or education.

Placements at Uppingham

As a Sports Placement Student at Uppingham School, you will benefit from a supportive and well-resourced environment designed to enhance both your professional and personal development.

Additional benefits include:

• 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
• Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff

Please note this is an unpaid role for a fixed term period of 12 months.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.