Head of Football

Organisation: Millfield School
Salary: £26,460 per annum
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Job Description: Millfield Prep School is seeking a passionate and experienced football coach to lead and further develop our football programme for pupils aged 7–13.

This is a term time plus two weeks role, working an average of 42 hours per week, which includes 10 hours of recoverable coaching time. The salary for this position is £26,460 per annum, based on a full time equivalent salary of £36,790.

Reporting to the Director of Sport, the Head of Football will deliver coaching across all year groups and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of football at the Prep School. Responsibilities include planning and delivering high quality training sessions, organising fixtures and competitions, and supporting the development of individual players within a strong long term athlete development framework.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of FA Level 1 or 2 qualification, have proven experience coaching young athletes, and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. A collaborative approach and a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to the wider life of the school are essential. This includes involvement in open days and occasional evening or weekend commitments.
If you are enthusiastic about inspiring the next generation of footballers and would like to work within one of the UK’s leading preparatory schools, we would love to hear from you.

This vacancy will close at noon on 15th May **Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible**

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.
How to apply: Please submit an application form via our website: https://tinyurl.com/nvwyfue8