Rugby Coach (Part Time, Self-Employed)

Organisation: RGS Newcastle
Salary: Rate to be discussed at interview
Location: Royal Grammar School Newcastle NE2 4DX
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 26 August 2025
Job Description: Rugby Coach (Part Time, Self-Employed)

Required from September 2025

We are seeking a dynamic and well-qualified rugby coach to support our existing coaching team within the school's senior age groups.

Rugby is, and has been, an integral part of the school and the sports programme for many years. 2027 will see the 150th anniversary of the school's rugby club. As well as the traditional format of 15 a-side, our students regularly play 7’s, non-contact versions such T1, along with modified versions to suit the abilities of the students and the opposition. The numbers of girls playing rugby is also growing, which is exciting.

The successful candidate will be an experienced coach who is willing and ready to build on our current strengths and contribute and deliver a high-level sports provision for pupils with an emphasis on promoting a culture of excellence in performance.

As part of the Rugby team the role will include assisting the Head of Rugby to develop and improve rugby at the RGS. The primary responsibility of the Rugby Coach is the planning and coaching of performance rugby at school, including fixtures mid-week and Saturdays, lunchtime and after school rugby sessions where required.

You will be someone who shares in our belief that RGS should be a school where sport plays a key part in providing the best all-round education for its students.

The self-employed contract is for one academic year in the first instance and will be reviewed annually. Coaching sessions will fall primarily within the Autumn and Spring terms.
The majority of coaching will take place during normal term time but there may be some activities that continue during the school holidays.
We anticipate that the coach will provide approximately 5-10 hours of rugby coaching during the Autumn Term and approximately 3-5 hours during the Spring Term.
The days of work are Monday to Saturday; daily hours may be variable depending on coaching/games sessions but are generally within normal school operating hours. Flexibility will be required due to the nature of the role. Start and end times of sessions may vary and will be set in advance and in agreement with the Director of Sport or Head of Rugby. The minimum expectations are 1 Games lesson, 2 afterschool practices and all Saturday fixtures but will be subject to change.
Whilst exact working times may vary, the earliest start time would be 7.45am and the latest finish time would generally be 5.30pm, unless involved in any fixtures and other activities.
There may be opportunities to attend trips and tours that happen during term time and holidays.
Self-employed Rate: To be discussed with candidates during interview and dependent on experience and qualifications. Day rates for home and away Saturday fixtures will apply.
For full information please refer to our role information.

Application forms should be sent directly to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

Closing date@ Tuesday 26th August 2025
How to apply: HOW TO APPLY Enquiries about this opportunity should be made in the first instance to Angela Ponton (Director of Sport) or call 0191 281 5711. Candidates are advised to read the ‘Information for Applicants’ with particular care before applying. To apply for this post please submit the following to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk by 9.00am Tuesday 26th August 2025 1. A covering letter and 2. A fully completed RGS application form. You must complete the application form, even if you want to also attach a CV.