Professional Sports Coach (Hockey)

King Edward VI School is seeking to employ two outstanding, enthusiastic, and committed sports coaches with excellent sporting pedigree, particularly in Hockey, to assist with the delivery of the Sports Programme at this leading co-educational independent day school.

Sport plays a significant role in the life of the school, and our sports teams play on competitive circuits, regularly featuring at regional stages of competition with some teams progressing to national finals. In addition, we have individual athletes who progress well along the representative sporting pathways.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the sports programme at King Edward's through the coaching of sports teams, and they will have significant expertise in Hockey.

This is a superb opportunity to contribute to a thriving sports department, and the successful candidate will be expected to support all aspects of the department including coaching sport at all levels in the school, running a Saturday sports team in each of the three terms and supporting our elite performers.

This post would be ideal for anyone with a strong sporting background who is enthusiastic about helping young athletes work towards developing their potential. Experience of working with young athletes is essential as is high quality hockey coaching or playing experience.

The post is offered initially on a two academic year fixed term basis commencing in September 2026 across 40 hours per week term time only. There may also be the opportunity to support our Preparatory School and help develop and prepare our next generation of athletes.

King Edward's offers a range of benefits including free lunch in term time, free parking, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme, 31 days' annual leave rising to 36 days' with service, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.

Contract and hours: 2 year fixed-term contract from September 2026. Working 40 hours per week, term time including weekend fixtures. There may, in addition, be the opportunity to accompany sports tours.

Further details and an application form, please visit our website or contact the HR department by email: hr@kes.school or tel: .

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

Interview date: w/c Monday 8 June 2026.

CVs are not an acceptable alternative to the school application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers.

The post is offered initially on a two academic year fixed term basis commencing in September 2026 across 40 hours per week term time only. There may also be the opportunity to support our Preparatory School and help develop and prepare our next generation of athletes.

King Edward's offers a range of benefits including free lunch in term time, free parking, Health Cash Plan, contributory pension scheme, 31 days' annual leave rising to 36 days' with service, onsite gym and a reduction in school fees.

Contract and hours: 2 year fixed-term contract from September 2026. Working 40 hours per week, term time including weekend fixtures. There may, in addition, be the opportunity to accompany sports tours.