Head of Cricket

St Albans High School for Girls; St Albans; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

STAHS (St Albans High School) invites applications for Head of Cricket. The role is permanent and part-time with seasonal hours aligned to the cricket calendar, including Lent and Trinity terms, starting 5 January 2027.

You will lead, shape and develop cricket across the School, overseeing coaching programmes, pathway delivery and strategic initiatives to encourage participation and excellence. The successful candidate will inspire pupils, support coaches and implement an inclusive cricket

Responsabilités

• Oversee the structure and delivery of coaching programmes for cricket across the School.
• Manage the overall cricket pathway and develop strategic initiatives to encourage participation and excellence at all levels.
• Inspire pupils, support coaches and implement a fully inclusive cricket programme that enables all participants to thrive.

Description du poste

HEAD OF CRICKET

Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

The Head of Cricket will report directly to the Director of Sport and play a key role in shaping and developing cricket across the School.

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual with the vision, passion and expertise to lead the continued growth of cricket at STAHS. The successful candidate will oversee the structure and delivery of coaching programmes, manage the overall cricket pathway, and develop strategic initiatives that encourage participation and excellence at all levels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and innovative professional who can inspire pupils, support coaches and implement a fully inclusive cricket programme that enables all participants, regardless of ability, to thrive and enjoy the sport.

This is a permanent position attracting RP1, with a start date of 5 January 2027.

Working Hours

This is a part-time role with seasonal hours aligned to the cricket calendar.

During the Lent (Spring) Term, the role will involve approximately 4 to 6 hours per week, focusing on indoor net sessions and preparation for the summer season. Availability on Mondays from 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm and Tuesdays from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm would be advantageous; however, we are committed to flexible working and are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.

During the Trinity (Summer) Term, the anticipated working pattern will be:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Wednesday: 10.30 am to 5.30 pm

Friday: 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Saturday: 7.00 am to 2.00 pm

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexibility and would be pleased to discuss working arrangements with the successful applicant.

Closing Deadline: 9am Friday 23 October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 29 October 2026

This position involves contact with children and will amount to regulated activity as defined by Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) for safeguarding children and safer recruitment