Royal Hospital School Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX Salary: £23.00 per hour Hours: approximately 25 hours per week Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover until April 2026 (end of Lent Term). Required as soon as possible Reference: 0395 The Royal Hospital School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11–18-year-olds, providing an outstanding, full and broad education enriched by a unique naval heritage and fit for the modern world. Founded in 1712 in Greenwich, London, it moved to its spectacular site, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, in 1933. The school has continued to develop its spectacular purpose-built site and has grown in size and reputation to become one of East Anglia's leading independent schools. The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy: Hockey Coach (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term). The Royal Hospital School is seeking a motivated and experienced Hockey Coach to join our vibrant sports department from now until April 2026. Working approximately 25 hours per week (Monday–Thursday and Saturday), you will coach pupils across a range of age groups and abilities, lead purposeful training sessions, and support teams in both practice and fixtures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving school with outstanding facilities and a strong sporting tradition, while inspiring pupils to develop their skills, confidence and love of hockey. To find out more Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting our website or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200. For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit our website How to apply To apply, please visit our website to download an application form. Please send your completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org Closing date: 9 am, 17 September 2025. Interviews could be held at any time and applicants will be reviewed upon receipt. The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.