Abingdon School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic new Senior Hockey Professional to play a key role in shaping the future of hockey at the school, particularly as we transition to coeducation in 2026. Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE Job Type: 12 Month fixed term contract, Full Time Salary: £30,068 to £36,718 pro-rata Closing date: Tuesday 25 November 2025 (Midday) About Us: The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys’ school, it will become co-educational from September 2026. Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford. Senior Hockey Professional – The Role: As the School transitions to coeducation from 2026, Abingdon is committed to ensuring that sport and exercise continue to be a key part of the lives of all our pupils and that we offer an equitable, exciting and inclusive sports and physical exercise programme both for boys and for girls. The Senior Hockey Professional will play a critical role in supporting the Director of Hockey. The coach will, alongside the Director of Hockey, be tasked with leading, planning and developing the Abingdon hockey programme for both pupils and staff, ensuring there are opportunities for continuous development of all involved. Senior Hockey Professional – Key Responsibilities: - Working with the Director of Hockey, to promote and enhance the School’s Hockey Programme at all levels - To assist the Director of Hockey in raising hockey participation, performance and elite level Hockey - To support the Director of Hockey with planning and delivering a coaching structure and sessions across the Foundation in line with the Club’s philosophy - To take responsibility for individual teams on match days and undertake umpiring duties as required, which will include weekends and School holidays - To be in charge of identifying, supporting and monitoring players pursuing performance / talent pathways within Hockey - Liaise with Abingdon School Enterprises to organise and lead hockey camps (minimum commitment of 2 weeks per annum in the school holidays) Senior Hockey Professional – You: - A high level of previous playing and / or coaching experience in Hockey; preferably at National League level - Ability to deliver high quality Hockey sessions to male and female students from age 11 through to 18 - Experience of working with aspirational / performance pathway players - Experience within athletic development/strength & conditioning either as an athlete, or a coach, with a willingness to contribute to the athletic development programme where appropriate - Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and public, and the ability to inspire and work well with both pupils and colleagues alike Senior Hockey Professional – Benefits: - You'll get 25 days off paid time off each year plus bank holidays - Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution - Abingdon Foundation Death in Service Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Private healthcare insurance - We may be able to offer flexible working from home - Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes - Free lunches during term time - Cycle to work scheme - Christmas closure days - Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply) - There are regular staff social events and opportunities to join other staff - We offer free on-site parking and bike storage for all staff - We offer a range of online and in-person courses to staff for free including first aid, mental health first aid and health and safety courses We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Closing date: Tuesday 25 November 2025 (Midday) Interview date: Wednesday 03 December 2025 To submit your application for this Senior Hockey Professional opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!