Fencing Coach

Organisation: The King's School, Canterbury
Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum for 30 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (inclusive of holiday pay)
Location: Canterbury, Kent, UK
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Job Description: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum for 30 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (inclusive of holiday pay)

The King’s School, Canterbury is seeking a British Fencing registered Epee Coach (Level 2 or above) to join the coaching team full-time from September 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Fencing, the successful applicant will have experience coaching within a school environment and will help support the delivery and development of the Fencing Programme at all levels of fencing at the King’s School and Junior King’s School.

Candidates will have proven experience of coaching beginners and experienced youth fencers in Epee. They will be an excellent communicator, be organised and punctual, and enjoy working as part of an ambitious team. Experience of armoury work and refereeing is also advantageous.

This is a role with an estimated 30 hrs per week for 34 weeks per year. There will also be various additional hours for assisting with administration and armoury work, and supporting pupils at internal and external competitions at weekends (incl. overnight stays).

In return a competitive salary of £23,000-£25,000 per annum is offered, depending on qualification level and previous experience.

The King’s School benefits from its 18 piste training facility, and is one of the leading Epee schools in the UK following this year’s Public Schools Fencing Championships.

For an informal discussion on the post please contact Conor Stanniforth: cdes@kings-school.co.uk.

For further information and to apply online, please visit: Current Job Vacancies • The King's School, Canterbury

Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 May 2026.

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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