Head of Rowing – Wimbledon High School

British Rowing; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

GDST Flexible Pension Plan

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance

Discount on GDST school fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel season tickets

Job summary

Wimbledon High School GDST in Wimbledon seeks an ambitious Head of Rowing to lead the school's rowing journey. You will inspire pupils of all abilities with high-quality coaching and help shape a strategic plan for long-term growth, while fostering a safe, inclusive and aspirational training environment.

You will hold a recognised rowing coaching qualification or demonstrate equivalent coaching experience, with a strong background in rowing at a high level.

Qualifications

• Recognised rowing coaching qualification or equivalent coaching experience.
• Experience coaching within an educational setting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's rowing programme across age groups.
• Deliver high-quality coaching across a range of ages and abilities.
• Oversee planning and delivery of training programmes and camps.
• Ensure the management, maintenance and development of the rowing fleet and equipment.

Job description

WHS are looking for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Rowing to lead the next chapter of their Boat Club’s journey. As they celebrate their first 10 years, this is a unique opportunity to build on strong foundations, unlock the programme’s full potential, and shape an exciting vision for the decade ahead. If you are passionate about developing young athletes, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact in an ambitious all-girls school, they would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Head of Rowing, you will lead and develop the school’s rowing programme, inspiring pupils of all abilities to achieve their personal and competitive potential. You will deliver high-quality coaching across a range of age groups, creating a safe, inclusive and aspirational environment in which every rower can thrive. Alongside your coaching responsibilities, you will oversee the planning and delivery of training programmes and camps, while ensuring the effective management, maintenance and development of the school’s rowing fleet and equipment.

Working closely with colleagues from across the school, you will develop and implement a strategic plan for rowing, setting clear short, medium and long-term objectives that support continued growth and excellence. You will also play a key role in raising the profile of rowing throughout the school community, encouraging participation, nurturing talent and strengthening our reputation in the sport.

You will hold a recognised rowing coaching qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent coaching experience, together with a strong background in rowing at a high level. You will have experience of coaching within an educational setting and possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

About Wimbledon High School

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

WHS are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 20 August 2026

Type: Full time, Permanent