Head of School Rugby

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School

Organisation: The Duke of York’s Royal Military School
Salary: DYR8.32 (£37,061 FTE) £28,432 pro rata + £3,901
Location: Dover, Kent
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 10 April 2026
Job Description: The Head of School Rugby will lead and develop a coordinated, high-quality rugby programme across the School, driving participation and performance while supporting and upskilling staff. They will act as lead coach for the 1st XV and 1st VII, oversee team development and fixtures, and strengthen competitive opportunities. In partnership with Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club, they will contribute to elite pathway delivery, coach within the U18 programme, and support Sixth Form enrichment and player progression to higher-level opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the School’s rugby programme, delivering a progressive, inclusive, and high performance environment.
- Plan and deliver high-quality coaching sessions, oversee teams, and support player development across all ability levels.
- Identify and nurture talent through structured pathways, supporting progression to county, regional, and elite programmes.
- Develop and support staff through mentoring, sharing best practice, and enhancing coaching across curriculum and co-curricular sport.
- Organise fixtures, tournaments, and partnerships with clubs and governing bodies, ensuring strong competitive opportunities.
- Safeguard player welfare through effective monitoring of training load, injuries, and compliance with Rugby Safe standards.
- Contribute to the wider sporting and boarding life of the School, including PE delivery, co-curricular activities, and pastoral responsibilities.
- Any reasonable requests made by their line manager or Senior Leadership Team.

Please refer to the full job description, provided with this advert, for further details on the complete role and responsibilities.

Further Information

This is a full-time, permanent position, working during term time only. The salary is DYR8.32 (£37,061 FTE), equivalent to £28,432 pro rata per annum, plus an additional £3,901 per annum for boarding duties. The role requires 37 hours per week, with additional evenings and weekends as part of boarding responsibilities.
How to apply: An application form can be downloaded from the School website (https://www.doyrms.com/about-us/staff-vacancies/). Candidates should complete an application form and supporting statement and submit these by email to the HR Department at recruitment@doyrms.com by Friday 10 April 2026. Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School and candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted. Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.