Professional Sports Coach

Professional Sports Coach (Hockey) 40 hours per week  

Salary: £21,156 - £23,115 per annum (£27,000 - £29,500 FTE) plus a competitive benefits package

2 year fixed-term contract from September 26 

40 hours per week term time including weekend fixtures.

 
There may, in addition, be the opportunity to accompany sports tours. 
King Edward VI School is seeking to employ two outstanding, enthusiastic, and committed sports coaches with excellent sporting pedigree, particularly in Hockey, to assist with the delivery of the 
Sports Programme at this leading co-educational independent day school. 

Sport plays a significant role in the life of the school, and our sports teams play on competitive circuits, regularly featuring at regional stages of competition with some teams progressing to national finals. 
In addition, we have individual athletes who progress well along the representative sporting pathways. 

The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the sports programme 
at King Edward’s through the coaching of sports teams, and they will have significant expertise in Hockey. 

This is a superb opportunity to contribute to a thriving sports department, and the successful candidate will be expected to support all aspects of the department including coaching sport at all 
levels in the school, running a Saturday sports team in each of the three terms and supporting our elite performers.  

This post would be ideal for anyone with a strong sporting background who is enthusiastic about helping young athletes work towards developing their potential.  Experience of working with young 
athletes is essential as is high quality hockey coaching or playing experience. 

The post is offered initially on a two academic year fixed term basis commencing in September 2026 across 40 hours per week term time only.  There may also be the opportunity to support our 
Preparatory School and help develop and prepare our next generation of athletes. 

King Edward’s offers a range of benefits including free lunch in term time, free parking, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme, 31 days’ annual leave rising to 36 days’ with service, onsite gym 
and a reduction in school fees.