Sports Coach

Professional Sports Coach

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 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.

Successful candidates 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 at least one of Rugby, Hockey and Cricket.

This is a superb opportunity to contribute to a thriving sports department, and successful candidates 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.

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, 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.