DescriptionEmployerLocation
Location: Haberdashers' Monmouth School, Monmouthshire, UK
Start Date: January 2026
The Opportunity
Haberdashers' Monmouth School is seeking an inspiring and passionate part-time Director of Netball and Sports Coach to join our team from January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on developing young athletes, fostering a love of sport, and contributing to a vibrant school community known for its strong sporting tradition. Our netball program is a key part of our sporting breadth, with a strong emphasis on both competitive success and broad participation.
will take responsibility for and oversee the netball programme, ensuring the
highest possible standard of experience for our netball players
This role involves leading and developing our Netball provision, ensuring the highest possible standard of experience for our netball players and contributing to the wider sports program, including our extensive co-curricular activities and our boarding community.
About Haberdashers' Monmouth School
Nestled in the scenic Wye Valley, we are a thriving independent school committed to providing a holistic education that sparks boundless passions, fosters character, and prepares students for life beyond the classroom. We are dedicated to nurturing excellence in every facet of student life, from academics to arts and sport. Our values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness, Integrity, and Creativity guide our inclusive community where students build strong interpersonal skills and embrace challenges with enthusiasm. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with our own competitive salary scale. We are committed to achieving diversity among our staff and encourage applications from all candidates.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop the Netball program, from planning to delivery, ensuring continuity of approach and progression for teams and individual players.
2. Line manage and coordinate the work of all netball coaches.
3. Manage the netball budget.
4. Organise the netball fixture list, ensuring a suitable level of competition and opportunities for as many pupils as possible to represent the school in matches
5. Contribute to the wider sports program and the school's extensive co-curricular activities.
6. Support the all-round nature of school life, including engagement with the boarding community.
7. Act as a role model, fostering confidence, self-belief, and strong interpersonal skills in pupils.
About You
8. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and highly skilled coach with a passion for netball and sports development. You should be:
9. An excellent practitioner, able to inspire pupils and foster a love of sport.
10. A strong team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
11. Flexible, adaptable, and willing to contribute fully to the life of a busy day/boarding school.
12. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Further details and Application
For further details and to download an application form, please visit the Haberdashers' Monmouth School website or contact us directly.
Please submit your completed application form and a covering letter as PDF documents via email.
Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 6 October 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 13 October 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
All candidates are asked to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.