Millfield School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Heavy Throws Coach to support our athletics programme.
This part-time role supports the Lead Throws Coach with heavy throw provision for 4 hours per week during term time, working with student-athletes across a range of ages and abilities. The coach will play a vital role in nurturing technical skill, discipline, and a passion for throws within one of the UK’s leading independent schools for sport.
We are seeking someone with a strong coaching background in the heavy throws disciplines, ideally holding a recognised qualification such as a UKA coaching award. You will be passionate about youth sport, have excellent communication skills, and be confident in creating a supportive and engaging environment that encourages athletes to excel.
This is a term-time only role paid at £30 per hour (inclusive of statutory holiday pay), equating to an annual salary of £3,960. You will also receive an array of staff benefits including freshly prepared lunches for only £10.30 per month, and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.
About us
Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.
Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.
Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.
Millfield offers excellent facilities, professional development opportunities, and a strong community ethos that values both academic and personal growth.
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Closing date: Noon on 22nd October 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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