Sports Coach (Head of Netball)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Department: Senior School
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Bath
Reporting To: Lou Gwilliam-Director of Sport
Compensation: £34,789 - £38,654 / year
Description
1 Year Fixed Term, Full-time Monday-Friday plus Saturday AM or PM fixtures
From January 2027
King Edward's School, Bath is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Netball to lead and develop our thriving Netball programme across the Senior and Junior School. The successful candidate will inspire pupils of all ages and abilities, lead a team of coaches, oversee fixtures and events, and contribute to the wider Sports Department through the teaching and coaching of PE, Games and other sports as required.
Interviews to take place on 4th & 5th November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the School's Netball programme across the Senior and Junior School.
- Inspire, coach and support pupils of all ages and abilities.
- Manage and support a team of Netball coaches.
- Organise fixtures, tournaments, training sessions and Netball events.
- Promote high standards of participation, performance, safety and enjoyment.
- Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, colleagues and external partners.
- Contribute to the wider Sports Department, including PE, Games and other sports as required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong Netball coaching expertise, with the ability to inspire pupils of all ages and abilities.
- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and support coaches and pupils.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, with experience of planning fixtures, training and events.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Knowledge of safe coaching practices, safeguarding requirements and relevant risk assessments.
- Confident use of IT and technology to support coaching, communication and administration.
- A proactive, positive and team-focused approach, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Generous and competitive school fee remission.
- Free refreshments and fruit.
- Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.
- Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
- Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Pilates classes for staff, with colleagues also welcome to join the Senior School's weekly lunchtime Running Club.
- Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
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Sports Coach (Head of Netball) in Bath employer: King-Edward
King-Edward offers a supportive and nurturing work environment in the heart of Bath, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a collaborative culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within their roles. The term-time schedule allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment in education.
