Head of Girls' Games

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)

• Lead and oversee the Girls' Games programme, including planning weekly fixtures and maintaining accurate records on SOCS.
• Take primary responsibility for the Netball programme: coaching, squad structures, progression and match-day organisation.
• Coach and support Hockey, Football and Cricket programmes as required.
• Teach the school's PE curriculum: plan, deliver and assess engaging, differentiated lessons across age groups.
• Organise and communicate fixture details (dates, venues, transport) with pupils, staff, parents and opposing schools.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular sports programme: clubs, practices, competitions and events, including occasional evening/weekend commitments.
• Attend weekly sports meetings and work closely with the Director of Sport to coordinate staffing, fixtures and development plans.
• Represent the school at fixtures and external events, modelling professional behaviour and the school's ARK values.
• Complete routine administrative tasks: SOCS updates, risk assessments, fixture confirmations and basic budget oversight where required.
• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as directed by the Head, including assessment, safeguarding responsibilities, supervision and participating in staff meetings and CPD.
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. How to Apply Applications should be made in accordance with the School's application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School's website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV. https://www.edgeborough.co.uk/work-for-us/ All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening. Prospective applicants would be welcome to request an initial discussion about the role, by emailing jhendriksen@edgeborough.co.uk with their contact details. 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.


• 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.
  
  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.
  
  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