Rugby Coach

Organisation: Claremont Fan Court School
Salary: £16 - £18 per hour
Location: Esher, Surrey
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 31 August 2025
Job Description: RUGBY COACH (FTC for two academic terms)

Claremont is seeking an enthusiastic Rugby Coach to join our dynamic sports department for the Autumn and Spring terms.

Claremont Fan Court School is known for its compassionate, child-centred ethos and commitment to academic ambition alongside personal development. Our sporting tradition is strong, with rugby being one of our major sports, and we are passionate about nurturing every pupil’s potential both on and off the field.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated coach to:

- Assist and lead in the coaching and management of rugby across all age groups
- Plan and deliver engaging training sessions
- Lead school teams in fixtures, including after-school and Saturday morning matches
- Support pupils of all abilities to develop their skills and confidence
- Play an active role in the wider life of our sports department

The ideal candidate will have:

- Successful rugby playing experience
- A minimum Level 2 Coaching Qualification (or above)
- Previous coaching experience at school or club level
- A passion for sport and a commitment to player development
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire confidence

Hours:
This is a part-time position (18 hours per week) for the Autumn and Spring terms (01 September 2025 – 25 March 2026)

Actual hours are 2:00pm – 5:30pm across four weekdays plus four hours on Saturday mornings for fixtures.

The rate of pay is £16-£18 per hour depending on skills and experience

In return we offer all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including generous contributory pension (for eligible staff), 5 x life assurance, free lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme.

Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates ahead of the closing date

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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).  The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
How to apply: Please complete an application via our recruitment portal: https://www.claremontfancourt.co.uk/working-at-claremont/current-vacancies/