Skill Development:
Team Management:
Company Overview:
Holmwood House is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities to our pupils. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sports Coaches to join our team.
Job title: Sports Coach
Reporting to: Head of PE
Start date: September 2026
Hours: Monday and Friday 1.30 to 4.00; Tuesday 1.30 to 4.00; Wednesday 1.00 to 4.00 (possibly later if matches)
Pay according to experience and qualifications.
Pupil age bracket: Years 3 to 8 - in different sessions.
Job specification
Skill Development
- Design and implement age-appropriate training sessions for hockey (main focus), netball, and cricket.
- Focus on developing fundamental skills for each sport, examples being: hitting, bowling, throwing, passing, shooting, carrying the ball, tackling, dribbling, teamwork, and strategic game understanding.
- Provide individualised coaching to address the specific needs and abilities of each pupil.
Team Management
- Organise and lead regular team practices, ensuring a balance between skill development and team cohesion.
- Foster positive and inclusive team cultures that encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, enjoyment of competition, and respect for opponents.
- Manage team selection with the PE staff, ensuring fair opportunities for all pupils to participate and contribute.
- Manage any minor injuries or concerns with the duty first aider.
Game Umpiring
- Officiate hockey, netball and cricket games during school competitions and events.
- Stay updated on the rules and regulations of each sport, ensuring a fair and safe playing environment.
- Provide constructive feedback to pupils on their performance during games, contributing to their overall development.
Communication and Collaboration
- Maintain open and effective communication with pupils, parents, and school PE staff regarding training, game fixtures, and overall team progress.
- Collaborate with other coaches and PE staff to develop the games programme within the school's broader educational objectives.
Pupil Safeguarding and Development
- Provide a safe learning environment that is inclusive and ensures that the needs of all pupils will be safeguarded.
- Act as a positive role model, instilling values such as discipline, dedication, and resilience in student athletes.
- Provide mentorship and support to pupils, fostering their personal growth on and off the sports field.
If you would like to apply for the position please complete the school’s application form. The information you provide will be used as the first stage of the selection process to decide whether or not you will be shortlisted for an interview. It is very important that you complete your application as accurately and fully as possible, including all the information you think is relevant.
Completing an application form
● Please read through all information provided before completing your application form;
● We require information about all applicants to be presented in a consistent format:
Please do not submit a CV;
● Complete all sections; do not leave any blanks. Enter N/A if not applicable and provide as much information as possible;
● Continue on a separate sheet if you require more space to complete any section.
References
All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two satisfactory references.
One of your references must be from a current or most recent employer. Neither referee should be a relative or someone you know as a friend.
Shortlisted applicants are advised that references may be taken up prior to interview.
Unless you ask us not to, we will assume it is acceptable to contact your referees at any time.
Holmwood House School is an equal opportunities employer. A copy of the School’s equal opportunities policy is available on request.
Submitting an application
Applications should be submitted via the school’s online application form - https://forms.gle/6SVLko6MqFkzBXxw8
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within 21 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Due to the response to advertised vacancies, we provide feedback only to those applicants who are interviewed.
The application forms of unsuccessful candidates will be held confidentially by the School and destroyed after three months.
Interviews
We will contact shortlisted candidates with further information about the exact format of the interview process but candidates should expect to be interviewed by several members of staff and may be required to undertake some form of practical assessment.
If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to provide the following:
- Evidence of eligibility to work. For all posts, we are legally obliged to confirm that the appointee is eligible to work in the UK before they start working with us.
- Original documents confirming any educational and professional qualifications referred to in your application form.
Conditional offer of appointment
Your employment with the school will be subject to the school being satisfied with the following:
● the enhanced disclosure received from the Disclosure and Barring Service;
● that you are not barred from working with children;
● information about whether you have ever been the subject of a direction under section
142 of the Education Act 2002 which renders you unable or unsuitable to work at the
School;
● verification of your medical fitness;
● verification of qualifications and identity;
● confirmation of your right to work in the United Kingdom;
● the two references received; and
● such other pre-employment checks as the School is required to complete in accordance with its statutory or regulatory obligations including such other overseas checks as necessary
● Completion of child protection training
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
As the school meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed.
Candidates attending an interview are required to provide three forms of ID from the list below.
● Passport
● UK driving licence
● A UK Birth or adoption certificate
● EU photo identity card
● A utility bill, bank / building society or credit card statement that is less than three months old and which shows your name and current home address This must be an original document and cannot be printed from the internet.
Please note that originals of the above are necessary. Photocopies or certified copies are not sufficient. In the event that you are unsuccessful please be assured that photocopies of documents taken by the school will be destroyed immediately.
A full list can be found on the DBS website: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/documents-the-applicant-must-provide-
Holmwood House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Where a candidate is found to be on the DBS Children’s Barred List, or the DBS disclosure shows he / she has been disqualified from working with children by a Court; or found to have provided false information in, or in support of, his / her application; or the subject of serious expressions of concerns as to his / her suitability to work with children the facts will be reported to the Police and / or the DfES Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit.
If you have any queries about the role, your application or the recruitment process, please contact the Head via 01206 574305
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
