Head of Football

Organisation: St Edward’s
Salary: From £26,500 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Oxford
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 June 2026
Job Description: The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre coach or former player to shape a modern and ambitious football programme that reflects St Edward’s commitment to participation, performance, competition and enjoyment for pupils of all abilities.

As Head of Football, you will provide strategic leadership for football across the School, overseeing the continued growth and development of both the boys’ and girls’ programmes. Working within a well-established sporting environment, you will ensure that coaching standards remain exceptionally high, resources are used effectively and pupils are supported to achieve their full potential both on and off the pitch.

A key aspect of the role will be managing the School’s close partnership with Chelsea FC and maintaining relationships with professional clubs and football academies. You will work closely with Chelsea’s professional coaching staff, coordinating events, supporting coach and player recruitment, managing communications relating to pupils and helping to strengthen the School’s reputation as a centre of football excellence.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will play a prominent coaching role, overseeing the development and training of squads across all age groups, from Shells to Seniors.

About you

We are looking for a coach who can combine technical and tactical expertise with the ability to motivate, inspire and support young people in a highly competitive but inclusive sporting environment. You will have previous experience of coaching school-age players and working with elite footballers. You will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external partners. Experience of playing or coaching football at a high-performance level will be essential, along with a genuine passion for developing young athletes and fostering a positive football culture throughout the School.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 23rd June 2026.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.
How to apply: For further details and to apply, please click the following link: https://stedwardsoxford.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy/143/Head-of-Football?&from=recruiter&m=3