Head of Netball

Required for September 2026

The Head of Netball will report to the Director of Sport.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and ambitious individual to lead and develop one of the school’s flagship sports. The successful candidate will have the vision and drive to shape the strategic direction of netball at STAHS, maintaining the sport’s strong tradition of success while continuing to develop a culture that is ambitious, organised, and inclusive.

The Head of Netball will oversee the structure and delivery of coaching across the programme and will be responsible for the organisation and long-term development of netball throughout the school. This will include designing and implementing the netball programme, coordinating coaching provision, arranging and managing fixtures, and liaising with key stakeholders. The Head of Netball will work closely with the other Heads of Sport to support the delivery of netball within the context of the school’s wider sporting provision, ensuring a collaborative and complementary approach across all sports.

Netball is a major sport at STAHS, with a busy fixture calendar, high levels of student engagement, and strong performance outcomes at county, regional and national level. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a programme that supports broad participation while also driving high standards of performance, commitment and player development across all age groups.

The postholder will also be responsible for teaching and coaching a variety of sports within the PE and Games curriculum and for supporting the wider curricular and co-curricular life of the department. This includes participation in the school’s programme of weekday and weekend fixtures, training sessions and events. There is an expectation that the postholder will work on Saturdays when fixtures, activities and/or training are scheduled.

Experience coaching one of our summer sports would be an advantage. Experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level PE is desirable but not essential. Applications from ECTs will be considered. The preferred start date for this position is September 2026, although January 2027 may be considered for the right candidate. This position is being advertised on a permanent full-time basis and attracts RP2.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 23 April 2026

Interview date will be on Monday 27 April 2026

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065