Badminton Coach

Wellingborough School; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A co-educational school in Wellingborough is seeking a Badminton Coach to enhance its sports program. This role involves coaching students of varying abilities and managing school teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school setting and be committed to safeguarding. The position offers 8 hours per week with a pay rate of £25 per hour. Applications can be submitted via email with a covering letter.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to coach players of all abilities.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post (safeguarding).

Responsibilities

• Coach badminton for school teams across all abilities.
• Contribute to the management of school teams and the House sports program.
• Coach and guide one of the school teams through fixtures throughout the academic year.
• May umpire fixtures when necessary.

Job description

Overview

HMC Co-educational 3-18 – Badminton Coach. We are looking to appoint a Badminton Coach who will play a crucial role in coaching badminton at Wellingborough School. The post would suit those who have coached in a school setting and the ability to coach to all abilities would be preferable, but expertise in other areas will be considered. The selected candidate will also contribute to the management of school teams and the House sports program.

Responsibilities

• Coach badminton for school teams across all abilities.
• Contribute to the management of school teams and the House sports program.
• Coach and guide one of the school teams through fixtures throughout the academic year.
• May umpire fixtures when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience coaching in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to coach players of all abilities.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post (safeguarding).

Contract Details

• Start date: ASAP.
• Contract type: Fixed term until the end of Lent Term.
• Hours: 8 hours per week (6 hours during Games, plus 2 hours for fixtures).
• Salary: £25 per hour (plus holiday pay).
• Disclosure Level: Enhanced.
• Reporting to: Director of Sport.
• Location: Wellingborough School, London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX.
• Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday, 29 September 2025. Interview dates to be confirmed.
• The School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

How to Apply

Further details and the application form may be downloaded from the School's website: https://www.wellingboroughschool.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Please complete the application form and return it, along with a covering letter, to Lulu Corrigan, Head of HR, Wellingborough School, London Road, Wellingborough NN8 2BX. Applications by email are welcome and should be sent to [e-mail] (other forms of applications will not be accepted).

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Wellingborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

Wellingborough School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.