Director of Rugby

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Rugby to lead our successful rugby programme at Stamford School. The position is ideal for an ex-professional or established rugby coach looking to build on and develop our renowned rugby programme.

The successful candidate will lead and develop rugby coaching for all age groups, while also contributing to the other major sports (e.g., hockey, netball, cricket). They will lead the rugby programme through coaching, training, and fixtures across the school week, including Saturdays during the autumn term. Additionally, they will deliver an intensive 7’s program in the spring term, where the 1st VII recently triumphed at the prestigious Roslyn Park National Sevens tournament. Pre-season training begins in the summer term, culminating in a residential camp before the school year starts.

Rugby has been at the heart of Stamford School for over a century, fostering a deep-rooted passion for the sport among our students. Our programme runs across all three academic terms, encompassing traditional 15-a-side Rugby, 7s, and touch Rugby, ensuring students remain engaged throughout the year. At Stamford, we aim to instil a lifelong connection to Rugby—whether as a player, referee, coach, or supporter. Rugby is more than a game at Stamford— it is a pathway to excellence, teamwork, and personal growth.

We proudly collaborate with professional Rugby clubs such as Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers, offering players access to development academies and performance pathways, including the Independent School U18 Lambs programme, county programmes in NLD, Leicestershire, and the East Midlands, and England U18 and U20 pathways.

Desired Criteria

• RFU Level 4 or world-wide equivalent.
• Played or coached in the professional game either at 1st class or International level.
• Current coaching experience in professional game at academy level or above.
• Experience in leading video analysis and supporting the S & C aspects of the program.
• A good history of successfully managing teams of staff and students.

Essential Criteria

• RFU Level 3 or worldwide equivalent.
• A wide experience of teaching and coaching in both participation and performance.
• Experience in leading and developing Sports programmes.
• Be punctual, organised, efficient, and strong, at the deployment of resource effectively.
• High level communication skills with excellent time management.
• A proven history in engaging and motivating young people.

Application Details

This is a term time contract. The role attracts an annual salary of £40,000 - £43,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience (actual salary for term time).

Closing date for applications is the 3rd March 2025. Interviews are to be held week commencing 10th March 2025.

Further details, including a full list of key responsibilities and essential criteria, can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website.

Please note that to be considered for this vacancy, all applications must be formally submitted via our website link: https://candidates.every.education/portal/stamfordendowedschools/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=e586a708-6bb0-42fe-bedd-e902846b9a2a

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).