Job Description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Physiotherapist / Sports Rehabilitator to join our Health & Wellbeing team at Clifton College. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified Physiotherapist or BASRaT-registered Sport Rehabilitator looking to develop their career within a busy and ambitious sporting environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupil health, wellbeing and performance, providing high-quality assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and injury prevention services across a wide range of sports and age groups. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Health Centre, Sports Department and wider pastoral teams, they will help ensure pupils receive outstanding clinical care and support throughout their sporting journey.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking clinical assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions within professional scope of practice
• Developing and delivering safe, progressive and individualised rehabilitation programmes to support recovery and return to sport
• Supporting injury prevention initiatives, movement screening and athletic development programmes
• Providing pitch-side assessment, first aid and injury management during training sessions and fixtures
• Supporting the assessment and management of concussion, including graduated return-to-learn and return-to-play programmes
• Working collaboratively with Health Centre staff, Strength & Conditioning coaches, Heads of Sport and external healthcare professionals to provide joined-up pupil care
• Recognising when referral to external healthcare providers is required and facilitating continuity of care
• Maintaining accurate, confidential and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards, GDPR and College policies
• Providing injury updates and rehabilitation progress reports to relevant stakeholders, including pupils, parents and staff
• Contributing to injury audits, data analysis and strategies to reduce injury risk and improve pupil wellbeing
• Supporting the review and development of clinical procedures, policies and best practice guidance
• Maintaining medical and rehabilitation equipment, ensuring it is safe, fit for purpose and appropriately stocked
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, external clubs, academies and sporting organisations
• Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical practice at all times

The ideal candidate will be registered with either the HCPC as a Physiotherapist or BASRaT as a Sport Rehabilitator and be able to demonstrate strong clinical assessment and rehabilitation skills. They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people in sport. Experience within a sporting, educational or performance environment would be advantageous, as would experience providing pitch-side medical cover, concussion management or strength and conditioning support. We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and newly qualified candidates who can demonstrate strong clinical foundations, a commitment to professional development and a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).

Closing date: 04/10/2026

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.