Netball Coach (Self-Employed)

Required: January 2027
Reporting to: Head of Netball
Contract: Self-employed, fixed term (1st Jan to 31st March 2027)

The Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and qualified Netball Coach to join our successful Sports Department. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality coaching to Senior School pupils, support midweek and Saturday fixtures, and contribute to the continued growth and success of netball at King’s.

Sport is a cornerstone of life at The King’s School, and our netball programme enjoys a strong reputation for both participation and performance. We are proud to continue our partnership with the Birmingham Panthers Super League netball franchise as an U14 Emerging Talent Programme, providing talented athletes with opportunities to train, compete and progress within the performance pathway.

This partnership offers regular opportunities to compete against leading local clubs and other Super League franchises, helping our pupils to develop and flourish in a highperformance environment.

While we take great pride in the achievements of our elite sportswomen, we are equally committed to ensuring that every pupil can enjoy, develop and succeed through sport, regardless of experience or ability. The successful candidate will share this philosophy, inspiring pupils to achieve their potential while fostering a positive, inclusive and ambitious sporting culture.

The School

The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King’s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every
one of the last five years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school – most recently winning the title in May 2025. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King’s is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work.

Main Duties
• Deliver high-quality netball coaching sessions to Senior School pupils, supporting both participation and performance pathways;
• Plan and deliver engaging training programmes that develop pupils' technical, tactical and physical understanding of the game;

• Coach and support teams at fixtures, tournaments and events, including regular Saturday commitments during the netball season;
• Foster a positive, inclusive and ambitious sporting environment that encourages pupils of all abilities to achieve their potential;
• Contribute to the continued success and development of netball at King's, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Sports Department;
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, pupil welfare, conduct and professionalism at all times.

Personal Profile
• A relevant netball coaching qualification and/or experience coaching young players;
• A netball umpiring qualification is desirable;
• Strong technical knowledge of netball and the ability to deliver engaging, well-structured coaching sessions;
• Enthusiastic, positive and approachable, with a genuine passion for developing young people through sport;
• Able to build excellent relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents;
• Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities effectively;
• Committed to inclusion, participation and sporting excellence;
• An understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• Willingness to contribute positively to the wider life of the School and its sporting programme.

Hours

For the spring term, coaching hours are expected to be approx. 12 per week plus Saturday fixture commitments, as follows:

• Monday afternoon, 14:15 – 16:15
• Tuesday, 11:15 – 16:15
• Wednesday, 11:15 – 16:15

The Netball Coach will also be expected to accompany teams to Saturday fixtures; these hours will vary but will typically be approx. 2.5 hours during the morning or afternoon.

Applications

Candidates should apply through TES by clicking on Apply Now, or by sending a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via the email address to the right of this advert. A CV is not required.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the published closing date, if appropriate.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller via the email address to the right of this advert or call on the number in the contact details.

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.   In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out for short listed candidates only – this will consist of a Google and social media search. The search is looking for anything that  calls into question the candidate’s suitability to work with children, or could cause harm to the reputation of The King’s School. Any information discovered will be shared with members of the interviewing panel prior to interview.