Job Description

Salary:

c17,500 per annum (term time, 15 hours per week with attendance at some weekend and evening fixtures and competitions expected)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

14 May 2025

Job overview

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Sport and physical education are integral to Royal Russell School. You will be part of a large department of 31 staff, led by our dynamic Director of Sport, Health, and Fitness.


You will be joining a team of sector-leading teachers and coaches, including ex-professional athletes and highly experienced teaching practitioners. You will share our passion for helping pupils compete and achieve their potential.


We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sports Coach at a well-resourced, high-achieving school. This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-performing student-athletes and competitive sports teams.


You will be a motivated and values-driven Sports Coach who promotes a competitive spirit within the teams they work with -- one that balances high standards with mutual respect and support, regardless of individual abilities or outcomes.


You will be passionate about coaching in one or more of our core sports (netball, football, hockey, cricket) and committed to supporting teams and individuals to succeed at all levels. A Level 2 Coaching qualification, the ability to coach football and cricket, or another second sport, are desirable but not essential.


We believe the strength of a team starts with the people in the room.


If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to be part of something meaningful, we want to hear from you.


Working hours:


Monday: 13.00 - 17.30


Tuesday: 15.50 - 17.30


Wednesday: 13.00 - 17.30


Saturday: 09.00 - 11.30


Salary: c17,500 per annum (term time, 15 hours per week with attendance at some weekend and evening fixtures and competitions expected)

Our Offer

Royal Russell offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale.


As part of the vibrant community at Royal Russell, you will join a friendly and dedicated team with easy access to transport links (Coombe Lane tram stop is opposite the School entrance).


In addition, we offer:

Pension scheme and life insurance Meals in the dining hall during term-time Social events throughout the year, including a Christmas party for all staff Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice) Octopus electric car scheme (salary sacrifice) Free on-site parking Use of our on-site sports facilities, including tennis courts, swimming pool and gym

A discount of up to 50% on school fees (85% discount for wrap around care before and after school during term-time) and a 25% discount with Royal Russell Holiday Club, which operates during school holiday periods.


Location: Our School is 10 minutes from East Croydon Train Station, with direct links to Central London (15 minutes) and Gatwick Airport (25 minutes).

Further Information

Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our school recruitment page at: www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies
You can also contact us by email at hr@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone HR on 020 8657 4433.
Applications (forms can be found on our website) will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 09:00 on Wednesday, 14th May 2025. Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday, 20th May 2025.


The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children's Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.

About

Royal Russell School

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Royal Russell School

Coombe Lane, Croydon
Surrey
CR9 5BX
United Kingdom

+44 208 6574433

Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell team

Royal Russell is an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.



Royal Russell is different by design and offers an exceptional education as a family school by valuing what makes each pupil distinctively brilliant. Pupils are supported to realise their vision of success in an open community that reflects the real world and celebrates all achievements.



Located just 8 mins from East Croydon station, pupils enjoy the 110-acre campus, which contains incredible facilities to inspire learning and personal growth; from cutting-edge science labs, extensive sporting facilities, Chapel, Great Hall, spacious dining areas, Performing Arts Centre and beautiful Houses surrounded by green open space.



The School offers bespoke educational pathways to support children and is guided by expert tutors, teachers, coaches and pastoral teams.



There are more than 300 pupils in the Junior School, and over 800 pupils in the Senior School including approximately 250 pupils in the Sixth Form. The School also has around 180 boarders staying in the boarding houses on campus. Pupils benefit from learning in a co-educational setting and as part of an open community that reflects the real world, celebrating both individual and collective achievements.



Royal Russell was founded in 1853 as a charity to look after orphans of families from the textile trades and is proud to have enjoyed Royal Patronage from its foundation, and for having Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the School's Patron during her reign.