Hockey Coach

We are looking for an inspirational and motivational hockey coach to help develop the young hockey players at MTS. The role will see the individual support a leading hockey programme including coaching training sessions, managing teams and officiating fixtures. Based on the current timetables there is a requirement for coaching sessions to be covered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with additional hours on a Saturday with training and fixtures taking place each week. There is flexible working across those days to suit the school and applicant. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required and requested by your line manager to meet the school's priorities and demands. Main duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and delivery high quality hockey sessions
• Supporting staff who lead coaching sessions
• Assist in the delivery of the MTS hockey vision
• Management of teams on fixtures
• Officiating at school fixtures
• Supervision of pupils on fixtures
• Other related tasks as reasonably requested by the Director of Hockey
• Reporting back to Director of Hockey regarding coach and pupil progress
The individual will be appointed to the Merchant Taylors' School register of casual staff and engaged as a Casual Worker on an "as and when" basis. As a result there is no obligation for the School to offer work, and equally, no obligation for the successful applicant to accept any work that is offered to them. The hours that will typically be available to support our Sports department from individuals within our pool of casual staff will be dependent on the School timetable and extra-curricular requirements. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to: Mr Jack Middleton, Director of Hockey: jom@mtsn.org.uk Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Interviews to be held: Week commencing 11/05/2026 Merchant Taylors' School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).