Head of Rugby

We seek to appoint a dynamic, well-qualified Head of Rugby in September 2025 to work in a highly successful, supportive department focusing on delivering excellence.  The School has a first-class academic reputation, offering an exceptional range of extra-curricular opportunities and has had great success in many sports, particularly rugby, cricket, football and water polo.  The ability to teach GCSE Physical Education is essential, and to A level would be desirable as this is a popular subject that achieves outstanding exam results.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will arrange an extensive fixture list and be available to support rugby teams throughout the season, including outside school hours and at the weekend.

As a member of The King's School family, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the region's brightest and most motivated students.  Our comprehensive academic programme is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in all areas of life.  At The King's School, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team of educators dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential both within and beyond the curriculum.  So why wait?

Apply to be the Head of Rugby today.  If you are unsure what The King’s School is like but are considering applying, please contact the school for an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school to find out more.  This exciting role offers opportunities for either an experienced practitioner or an early career teacher.  A full induction and CPD support programme will be available to the successful candidate.  

To be considered for this post please complete a formal application document available to upload through the TES website (https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/head-of-rugby-lincolnshire-2149875). A full job description and person specification, and further information for candidates is available to download or available to view using the TES link.

Address: The King’s School, Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP.  Telephone: 01476 563180

Whilst a closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior.  This being the case, we would encourage early applications for the post.

The King’s School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful candidates will be expected to follow school safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of students.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.  As this post is considered a ‘regulated activity’, a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, including the children’s barred list will be made.  Shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence process.  Successful applicants must be familiar with and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of students.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates whose applications progress to the interview stage.