04 Feb, 2025

Head of Rugby

Rugby, Physical Education, Other Positions of Responsibility

Job Description

Sedbergh School seek a Head of Rugby from September 2025. The Head of Rugby is a high profile position at Sedbergh. Leading the game in the school is a multi-faceted challenge demanding a natural gravitas and a wide skill set. This includes technical and tactical experience, as well as management ability, empathy and an ability to communicate extensively with a range of constituencies.

The Head of Rugby will be the principal coach of the 1st XV and 1st VII, and will lead the team of assistant coaches, conditioners, analysts and medics who support this squad. Successful experience of coaching at an appropriate level is essential. Coaching at other levels of the school, including a regular involvement with the Prep School, will also be important, alongside responsibility for supporting and developing all teachers, coaches and support staff who contribute to the game. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the operation of the game, including the competition programme, match arrangements, referee and coach allocations. Strong administrative skills and computer literacy will be necessary to enable this.

Next Steps

Please note that the School is working with ICE Education on this appointment. Any specific questions which are not covered in the JD may be emailed to Dan Scargill: dan@ice-education.co.uk

Applications should be made on the school’s forms, which can be found at: 
www.sedberghschool.org/vacancies.

  • The closing date is Monday 24 February at 10.00am.
  • Long List interviews will be held via Zoom on 5 and 6 March.
  • Short Listed candidates will be invited to the school on 10 and 11 March.
  • If necessary, a final round will take place on 17 and 18 March. It is important that applicants are available on all these dates.

For more information and/or a route to application, download the JD below 

Salary

Depending on experience

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