Head of Football
Competitive Salary Term Time
Ideally required January 2026
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GORDON’S SCHOOL
West End
Surrey
GU24 9PT
Tel: 01276 858084
Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Moss
Head Teacher's PA: Mrs Jacqui George
Email: jgeorge@gordons.school
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This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the middle leadership team of one of the most successful non-selective boarding schools in England, where competitive sport is promoted as a key component in building self-esteem, confidence, school ethos and academic excellence.
Football is a well-established and thriving sport at the school. The successful candidate will be as passionate about developing football across all years and all abilities as the elite programme. They will be driven to take football at Gordon’s to the next level both in terms of performance and participation, especially girls’ football.
High energy levels, strong organisational skills, a spirit of service and good inter-personal skills will be essential.
Please see attached /candidate booklet for more information.
Please also see useful information below before applying.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17 November 2025 at midnight
Interview: w/c 24 November 2025
Tours of the school are available at the following times:
4.00 pm on Tuesday 4 November
5.00 pm on Thursday 6 November
9.30 am on Saturday 8 November
Please email Jacqui George to arrange a visit: jgeorge@gordons.school
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Please note that interviews are in person and may take the whole day.
Gordon's cannot sponsor work permits so you must have the right to work in the UK.
Applications must be made via our application form.
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Before attending an interview, please carefully consider whether the role is suitable for you in terms of personal circumstances, such as commute length, relocation feasibility, and other logistical factors. This helps ensure that the process is a productive use of time for you and us.
When you click on "apply" you will be directed to the school's website.
We can only accept applications made via our website.
Set in an attractive 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Gordon’s is an academically non-selective co-ed school, with 11 Houses; where all students are considered boarders, with 280 residential boarders, and a thriving sixth form of over 350. High standards are a hallmark of the School with five outstanding Ofsted judgements in the last decade.
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Gordon's School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2024, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 89%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 88%, with 71% of the grades A*-B.
These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment.
Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every pupil is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
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Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.
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We offer:
Attractive and spacious campus, within easy reach of the M3 motorway and London
Free on-site parking
Well-resourced facilities
Complimentary lunch (plus evening meal if taking on evening duties)
Access to the on-site fitness centre
Adjacent to extensive heathland
Generous support for professional development
Outstanding staff: professional, supportive and committed
Provision of a tablet PC
The opportunity to play a part nurturing world class global citizens
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“Gordon’s is an outstanding school in every respect.” OFSTED
Gordon’s is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and an on-line search.