Lead Rowing Coach

We are pleased to advertise a fantastic opportunity to join the outstanding Rowing coaching team at the King's School, Worcester as a Lead Rowing Coach.

Rowing is a hugely popular sport at King’s Worcester, involving both boys and girls from Year 9 to Sixth Form.

The stunning Michael Baker Boathouse stands within the school site overlooking the River Severn, providing year-round access to the sport.

There has been a fine tradition of Rowing at King’s Worcester since 1877, with the Boat Club able to celebrate four Olympic oarsmen to date, the most recent being Zac Purchase, who won Olympic Gold and Silver in the lightweight double sculls. Many other pupils and former pupils have represented the Home Countries and Great Britain at international events, along with extensive and regular regional representation. In recent years our boys and girls have won national championships and medals at many major events.

We are extremely proud to have been named as one of the top eight schools in the UK for Rowing by The Good Schools Guide.

The role

This position is fixed term for the 2026-27 academic year, commencing September 2026, 14 hours per week, term time only. The hours will vary during seasons and on a weekly basis.

Coaches are expected to work at selected sessions on a weekly basis, including Games afternoons from 13:50 to 17:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, Tuesday afternoons 15:45 to 17:30 and certain hours between 08:00 and 14:00 on Saturdays. There is also a requirement to attend regattas/heads, Easter training camps and other events at additional times.

Salary

The salary will depend on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, with regattas and rowing camps paid in addition.

Job description and person specification

An outline of the key responsibilities, required skills, and eligibility criteria for the role can be found in the below job description and person specification.

How to apply

• To be considered for the role applicants must complete a Word document application form which can be found on the Current Vacancies page of our website and then emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

• When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.

• Application deadline: 9am Monday 14th September 2026

• We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

• Please note that the King’s Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

The King’s Foundation

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here’s what we can offer you…

• We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.

• A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.

• A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.

• Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.

• A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.

• A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.

• Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.

• Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.

• Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.

• Employees have full use of School library resources and services.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Free Yoga classes.

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.