Barnard Castle School seek a Head of Rugby. The Head of Rugby will provide inspirational leadership and strategic oversight of all Rugby activity at Barnard Castle School. This will
extend from the Prep School through to the 1st XV, ensuring that the game is a vehicle for character development, community belonging, and ambition. Working with the Director of Sport and the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a strong culture of commitment and aspiration, reflecting sound values and high standards. The aim is to produce confident, resilient and humble young adults through Rugby.
The appointed person will devise and oversee a comprehensive programme of high quality coaching, which will impact on all players. This will include supporting and developing a large and diverse team of coaches, and working with players and teams across both the prep and senior school. The Head of Rugby will also be the principal coach of the 1st XV and 1st VII, building a year-round high performance infrastructure which will include player-profiling, periodisation, conditioning, analysis. Technical and tactical coaching will build on this foundation.
There is no accommodation with this role.
Next Steps
Please note that the School is working with ICE Education on this appointment. Any specific questions which are not covered in this pack may be emailed to Director of Recruitment, Dan Scargill: dan@ice-education.co.uk
Closing date - Monday 30 March - 9am
Longlist Interviews - Tuesday 31 March - 9am - 12pm
Shortlist Interviews - Thursday 23 April / Friday 24 April
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Set amid stunning countryside in Northern England, Barnard Castle school is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 4-18. We offer exceptional all-round education, first class facilities and excellent pastoral care within a happy, family environment.
Rugby is the principal boys’ game of the Autumn term at Barnard Castle. Over 400 players are regularly involved in an extensive rugby programme of coaching and matches throughout the school, and there is a desire and potential to further develop Girls’ rugby to increase participation.
The Rugby programme is both inclusive and ambitious, supporting players of all abilities while providing a pathway for those aiming to compete at the highest levels. With a proud tradition of producing international players and a strong record in national competitions, Barnard Castle offers a rugby environment where pupils are inspired to play, proud to represent, and eager to be involved.