Dean Close School: Cricket Coach (Deadline – Oct 4)

Cricexec; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Dean Close School in Cheltenham is seeking a Cricket Coach to develop cricket across Prep and Senior Schools for pupils aged 8–18. The role is a casual coaching contract during fixed academic periods, with salary up to £30 per hour depending on experience.

You’ll work with boys and girls, growing participation, nurturing talent and promoting a positive sporting culture while delivering high-quality coaching and engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching cricket in a school or club setting.
• ECB Level 2 coaching qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Cricket in planning and delivering cricket programmes across the Foundation.
• Lead high-quality coaching sessions, including 1:1, small groups, and full squads.
• Coach school teams, assist with team selection, and take responsibility for match-day management.
• Deliver sessions aligned with the Foundation’s coaching philosophy and programme structure.
• Coach both boys’ and girls’ cricket, promoting inclusion and opportunity for all.
• Work with pupils of all abilities, adapting sessions to suit development needs.
• Identify and support talented players while ensuring all pupils enjoy their cricket experience.
• Contribute to co‑curricular cricket activities including festivals, tours and school events.
• Support marketing and outreach events with clubs, schools and community partners.

Skills

Cricket coaching

Session planning

1:1 coaching

Group coaching

Player development

Job description

Salary: up to £30 per hour, depending on experience.

Location: Cheltenham

Dean Close School are looking to appoint a Cricket Coach to support the delivery and development of cricket across our Prep and Senior Schools. You will work with boys and girls aged 8–18, helping to grow participation, nurture talent, and promote a positive sporting culture. This is a casual coaching contract, working during fixed periods of the academic term. This is an exciting opportunity for a coach who is passionate about player development, high-quality training, and creating an engaging learning environment.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Director of Cricket in planning and delivering cricket programmes across the Foundation.
• Lead high-quality coaching sessions, including 1:1, small groups, and full squads.
• Coach school teams, assist with team selection, and take responsibility for match-day management.
• Deliver sessions aligned with the Foundation’s coaching philosophy and programme structure.
• Coach both boys’ and girls’ cricket, promoting inclusion and opportunity for all.
• Work with pupils of all abilities, adapting sessions to suit development needs
• Identify and support talented players while ensuring all pupils enjoy their cricket experience.
• Contribute to co‑curricular cricket activities including festivals, tours and school events.
• Support marketing and outreach events with clubs, schools and community partners.

The successful candidate will have experience in coaching Cricket within a school or club environment, and ideally hold an ECB Level 2 coaching qualification. The Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration. Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or [e-mail] with your query.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is 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.

Documents

Cricket Coach - Job Description.pdf - Download

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.