Resident Sports Coach (0.71 FTE)

For a September 2026 start, Cheltenham College’s Sports Department is looking to appoint a Resident Sports Professional (Rackets). No experience in the sport is needed, but you will have a willingness to learn, understand how to get the best out of pupils, and have a proven record within your present sport.

As this is a resident position with a pastoral requirement, there is  an expectation that the postholder would be a Resident Tutor in one of College’s boarding houses and would be expected to undertake evening duties and responsibilities to assist with the smooth running and pastoral care of the pupils.  Further details can be found in the job description.

Sports professionals have a fantastic time living and working in a supportive and rewarding environment, gaining great experience, working really hard in a seven day a week boarding school – and having great fun.

Under the line management of the Director of Sport, Sports Professionals will also assist in the management of key areas of sport’s busy programme and will gain valuable experience in administration, marketing and communications. Amongst others, the department comprises Gwyn Williams (Director of Hockey and current Hockey Wales Men’s Manager), Olly Morgan (Director of Rugby and former England Rugby international), and Kate Mears (Director of Netball and former Seven Stars Coach); there is the opportunity to learn from highly talented and successful sports colleagues.

• Term time only: 33 weeks per annum – 0.71 FTE (Full Time Equivalent)
• Salary: (Based on experience and coaching qualifications) From £19,028.00 per annum to £20,636.00 per annum (As this is a term-time only role, the salary has been pro-rated and is based on a full time/ full year equivalent starting salary of between £26,754.00 and £29,016 per annum).
• 3-point Responsibility Allowance to be paid for being a resident tutor (£1,860 per annum)
• Accommodation provided all year round and all meals can be taken at College during term time.

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact either Steve McQuitty (Deputy Head (Co-curricular)): s.mcquitty@cheltenhamcollege.org or Tim Watts (Director of Sport): t.watts@cheltenhamcollege.org.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 21 June 2026

Please click on the application link to apply for this role. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.

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Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.