Contract Type: Maternity Cover (starting January 2027) Salary: Competitive Closing Date: 12.00 pm 18 September 2026 This is a role for someone who will lead and develop girls' sport across the school, delivering high-quality PE lessons, coaching Netball as the primary programme and contributing to Hockey, Football and Cricket. You will plan fixtures, manage logistics, develop players and coaches, and support a broad extra-curricular sports offer while covering a teacher's professional duties during the maternity period. What you'll be doing (responsibilities)
What we're looking for (requirements)
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant to teaching aspects of the role.
- Experience teaching PE and/or coaching children in a school or similar setting.
- Strong coaching knowledge and experience in Netball, plus ability to contribute confidently to Hockey, Football and Cricket.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including planning fixtures and using online systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- GCSE-level literacy (or equivalent) and ability to plan differentiated lessons.
Desirable
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Experience leading a school sports programme or organising inter-school fixtures.
- Experience with SOCS or similar sports management systems.
- Relevant PE/coaching qualifications, first aid qualification, minibus entitlement.
- Experience coaching performance-level or representative sport.
About the team or department The Sports Department is well resourced and benefits from 50 acres of Surrey countryside, large pitches, a floodlit Astroturf, Punshon Sports Hall, climbing wall and an outdoor heated pool. You will report to the Director of Sport and work with specialist colleagues across age ranges to deliver a joined-up games programme and extra-curricular offer.
What we offer (benefits)
- Contributory occupational pension scheme and death in service benefit
- Cash Health Plan via +Medicash and Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye test payment and contribution to corrective eyewear
- Personal Accident insurance
- Membership access to Charterhouse sports facilities and reduced golf subscription
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice EV schemes (subject to eligibility)
- Lunches when available, free on-site parking and invitations to school events
- Continuing professional development and talent management opportunities
About us Edgeborough is an independent co-educational Prep school founded in 1906, based in Frensham, Farnham, Surrey. We educate children aged 2-13 and are part of the Charterhouse family of schools. Our ARK values (Adventure, Responsibility, Kindness) guide school life. Edgeborough is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities We are creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen and valued - for our pupils, for our staff. A culture that supports the enduring Edgeborough education provided to pupils in our global and multi-cultural environment.
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Head of Girls' Games employer: Edgeborough School
Edgeborough School is an excellent employer that prioritises the safety and well-being of its staff and pupils. With a supportive work culture and flexible hours, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational experience of young learners while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. Employees benefit from a strong sense of community and the chance to grow within a nurturing environment dedicated to excellence in education.
