Head of Football

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dynamic coach or teacher to lead Football at RGS, building on its rapid growth as a key part of the Games curriculum and co-curricular programme. With strong student uptake, an expanding fixture list, and prestigious partnerships with professional clubs including Chelsea FC, the programme offers a high-performance yet inclusive environment for both boys and girls.

The Head of Football will provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing all aspects of the football programme while working closely with the Director of Sport and Senior Leadership Team. The role involves leading coaching across all age groups, managing fixtures and events, developing staff, and shaping a modern, aspirational football pathway.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and collaborative practitioner with a strong understanding of contemporary coaching and pedagogy, committed to delivering high-quality experiences and fostering a positive sporting culture. Teaching and pastoral responsibilities may be included for qualified teachers.

For further details and an application form, please visit the Reigate Grammar School website.

Closing date: Tuesday 21 April 2026, 9.00am

SAFEGUARDING

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school's safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive.