Head of Hockey

Our outstanding Sports department are currently recruiting a Head of Hockey to lead our very strong and successful pupils from September 2023. Hockey is played by boys and girls during the Autumn and Spring terms and we are rightly seen as one of the leading hockey schools in the country, not just in terms of results but also in our development of individuals. We have a number of teams at various age levels from U9-U18. Our teams play competitive fixtures both midweek and at weekends, as well as having regular training sessions and Games lessons. The school has enjoyed considerable success at National level in recent years with a number of students playing at international level (including students being selected for the GB EDP) and some going on to achieve full scholarships to leading US universities, including Stanford and Yale.

 Our recent successes include:

• U13 Girls East IAPS Champions (2022)

• U18 Girls Indoor East Champions (2022)

• U15 Girls ISHC Bronze Medallists (2022)

• U18 Girls Indoor Bronze Medallists (2022)

• U16 Girls Indoor National Champions (2022)

• U13 Girls East Champions (2022)

• U18 Girls Indoor East Champions (2021)

• U18 Girls Tier 1 National Champions (2020)

The Head of Hockey is responsible for raising the profile of hockey at the school, and externally, even further. It is expected that the postholder plays a leading role in the development of the sport at both the Senior School and at the Prep School, which will include the creation of a coaching and development programme. They will work closely with the Director of Sport and the Head of Prep School PE & Games.

Hours of work will be 37.5 per week, for 40 weeks of the year (33 weeks of term plus 7 weeks during school holidays). The salary for the role is £40,424 per annum.

The successful candidate will have a strong sporting background, with proven experience and expertise in the coaching and management of Hockey: the school is committed to achieving success and this role requires an individual to have charisma, enthusiasm and ambition. The school supports taking pupils on Tours and has done so regularly in past years. It is expected that the Head of Hockey will organise and lead Hockey tours for boys and girls in holiday time as well as operating holiday coaching camps.

We welcome all applications especially from independent thinkers, creative minds and inspirational teachers and very much look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role together with an application form. Recruitment packs are available from the HR Department on 01728 723789, email: recruitment@framlinghamcollege.co.uk or from www.framlinghamcollege.co.uk.

Closing date: Midday 31 January 23

Interviews: TBC

Framlingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service and online social media checks.