Benenden School
Exercise & Fitness Trainer
Full or Part time, year round position, site based

Salary Range £28-34K dependent on hours and experience

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Exercise and Fitness Trainer to join our dynamic and successful PE and Sports Department. The department delivers a wide range of physical education and sporting opportunities, aiming to inspire every student to engage in physical activity, develop skills, and foster a lifelong love of sport. Our core sports include Lacrosse, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, and Tennis, Swimming alongside an extensive programme of fitness and exercise classes.

This role will involve working as a key member of the ‘SPLASH’ team at Benenden School (SPLASH is the name of our pool, sports hall and gym complex). The post-holder will contribute through work in the gym and exercise studio and also assist with ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of ‘SPLASH’ and other sports facilities. The Exercise and Fitness Trainers report to the Director of Sport, and their work will be co-ordinated by the Exercise & Fitness Co-ordinators and the Facilities & Swimming Co-ordinator. [HS1.1]

The primary hours of operation for SPLASH are currently 7.00am-9.00pm, Monday to Friday, 10.00am-5.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The shift pattern will be determined as required, to be discussed during interviews. In practice a larger proportion of hours will be worked during term-time with the remaining hours worked during the school holidays. Hours that would normally be worked when the school is closed for exeats or end of terms will be allocated to other hours during the year. Flexibility is a requirement of this position in line with the demands of the year and role. Holiday cannot be taken during term time.

About Benenden School
Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with 190 of those in the Sixth Form. Benenden is at the forefront of girls’ education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two-year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and the newly established Centenary Hall and Sir David K.P. Li Music School.

Benefits
Benenden offers its own generous pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. Staff are provided with meals whilst on duty. The school’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also free for staff to use, when available.
At Benenden we know that everyone brings a unique perspective that adds to our community. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent, so that we are a great school, this means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent.

For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.benenden.school/working-at-benenden/
Completed applications should received by 9:00am on Monday 9 February 2026. Interviews likely to be week commencing 9 February 2026.

Any informal enquiries to recruitment@benenden.school
Please note CV’s are not accepted in isolation.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.