Netball Coach

Teacheroo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension AVIVA workplace pension

Comprehensive induction

Free access to sports facilities

Complimentary lunch

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working possible

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Highgate School is seeking a suitably experienced Netball Coach to join the Sport & Exercise Department. The role involves coaching and supervising pupils across Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior Schools in Netball, for the Michaelmas and Lent terms.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a progressive Netball programme, support curricular and extra-curricular activity, and participate in midweek and weekend fixtures and tours.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 2 Netball coaching qualification and experience.
• Proven track record in coaching netball with youth teams.
• Experience working with young people aged 11–18.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coach and deliver netball lessons across Pre-Prep to Senior Schools.
• Develop coaching plans and schemes to support a Progressive Netball programme.
• Prepare squads, manage fixtures and communicate results to staff and parents.
• Participate in midweek and weekend fixtures, trainings, tournaments and tours.

Skills

Netball coaching

Education

Level 2 Netball coaching qualification

Job description

• Job Type: One term with opportunities for extension, Part Time - approximately 25-30 hours, Mon-Sat (weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings) Term Time Only
• Salary: Hourly rate dependent on experience and qualifications
• Department: Sports and Exercise
• Reporting to: Director of Sport
• Location: Highgate, North London
• Start: November 2026 or January 2027
• Closing Date: 5 October 2026 at 9:00 am

• Job title: Netball Coach
• Job Type: One term with opportunities for extension, Part Time - approximately 25-30 hours, Mon-Sat (weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings) Term Time Only
• Salary: Hourly rate dependent on experience and qualifications
• Department: Sports and Exercise
• Reporting to: Director of Sport
• Location: Highgate, North London
• Start: November 2026 or January 2027
• Closing Date: 5 October 2026 at 9:00 am

Highgate is an academically selective, co-educational North London day school. We are looking to appoint a Netball Coach.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified practitioner to join our Sport and Exercise Department. The Sport and Exercise (SpEx) Department is vibrant and forward thinking and has benefitted greatly from significant investment in both staff and facilities. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in sport and working with young people. The role will involve teaching and supporting the development of an innovative curriculum at Highgate, supporting pupils progress across all three schools.

The position will commence in either November 2026 or January 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in the development of our netball programme, including midweek and weekend fixtures, training, tournaments and tours.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5 th October. Highgate School reserves the right to interview at any point in the process and therefore early applications are welcome.

Director of Sport Mario Noto would be happy to talk to any interested candidates about the role in advance of an application or interview. Please contact [e-mail] .

Job Description

The Role

Highgate School is looking for a suitably experienced Netball Coach to join the School's Sport & Exercise Department. The position involves the coaching and supervision of pupils across the Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior Schools in all aspects of Netball. The appointment would be for the Michaelmas and Lent terms, unless the successful candidate is also able to offer coaching in one of our Summer sports. Sports coaches are responsible for the preparation and delivery of coaching sessions, as directed by the Head of Netball. You will be expected to prepare, manage and select squads and work closely with those managing curricular and extra-curricular programmes.

Curriculum Delivery

• Plan, coach and deliver lessons, from schemes of work set out by Heads of Section and the Head of Netball.
• Plan for the groups coached, both in relation to ability and pupil information available regarding individual needs.
• Review and reflect on lessons, reporting and offering feedback on lessons, groups and individuals, to Heads of Section and the Head of Netball.
• Contribute to the development of coaching plans and schemes, supporting the development of a Netball programme with clear objectives in the way Highgate plays.

Pupil Development

• Assist in ensuring through the Head of Netball, that there is clear guidance for pupils and parents/carers in Netball.
• Support in developing and fostering a positive environment for all.
• Keep abreast of the latest research within youth development, including how other organisations are currently working to support player pathways.
• Develop opportunities with your lessons and sessions for groups and individuals to be supported, offer feedback and monitor improvement.

Staff Development

• All members of the SpEx team are asked to work in a variety of ways. Be prepared to lead, support and work collaboratively, to aid development for all staff, including yourself.
• Share lesson and session plan design, with other colleagues, alongside any recent literature, evidence or best practice you may come across through other organisations and channels.
• Personally reflect, review and appraise, offering feedback to be considered by your line manager, Heads of Section and the Head of Netball.
• Participate and contribute to INSET training for staff as required.

Competition

• Support the Head of Netball in relation to year-round planning for training, fixtures and tournaments.
• Work closely with the Head of Netball and other colleagues, to prepare and select squads, using school software to communicate selections, fixture and competition details.
• Support the Head of Netball in ensuring effective and positive communication regarding fixtures, across pupils, parents/carers and the teaching body of the School.
• Coach, officiate and manage fixtures and tournaments, as required across our extra-curricular programme, which includes an extensive Saturday fixture programme.
• Support intra school competition, which includes whole year group events in a number of activities.
• Support at least one sports tour a year as required by the Director of Sport.

These responsibilities are intended as a guide. They are not exhaustive. Sports coaches are required to carry out other duties, within the post holder's capabilities, as may be reasonably expected by the Director of Sport.

Person Specification

• Essential Qualifications and Experience
  • Level 2 Netball coaching qualification (or an equivalent qualification), or currently undertaking/beginning level 2 qualification
  • Experience of coaching netball successfully, including an understanding of current coaching practices and health and safety
  • Experience of working with young people, between the ages of 11 to 18
  • Experience of managing teams and fixtures/competitions, including refereeing
  • Entry level officiating qualification
  • Performance level coaching qualifications
  • Personal experience of coaching or playing at a high standard
  • Knowledge and experience of working within Netball player pathways
  • Experience of working with young people, between the ages of 4 to 18
• Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Demonstrable experience of applying best practice sports coaching with children
  • An up-to-date knowledge of evolving developments in Netball
  • The ability to blend wider SpEx departmental objectives with relevant pedagogical knowledge to design engaging and progressive lessons and sessions.
  • Experience working at an independent school
  • Experience of teaching/coaching other age-groups
  • The ability to support the school coaching/managing teams in one of our Summer sports
• Essential Personal Attributes
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • The ability to foster effective working relationships both across the department and wider School, and with external professional organisations
  • Energetic, approachable and personable to reflect an enjoyment of working with young people
  • The ability to persuade and influence
  • An organised and methodical approach to tasks
  • A willingness to contribute to the future evolution of the SpEx programme
  • Awareness and understanding of safeguarding and welfare of children

Benefits

• Location | Highgate Village, adjacent to Hampstead Heath, with quaint shops and easy connections across London.
• Pension | AVIVA workplace pension scheme offered - 26% employer contribution, with the ability to flex up to 16% of this as additional non-pensionable salary, employees contribute a minimum of 5%.
• Personal development | Comprehensive induction support for new staff. Focus on continued professional development for all employees.
• Leisure facilities | Free access, at stipulated times, to our sports facilities, including a fitness suite and swimming pool (recently refurbished).
• Lunch | A complimentary lunch including hot meals, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and dessert.
• Help with sustainable travel | Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and a Season Ticket Loan scheme for public transport.
• Family-friendly policies | Highgate appreciates that employees sometimes have family commitments so we try to be as supportive as possible, for example with enhanced maternity pay (8 weeks' full pay, then 10 weeks' half pay) and paid dependant leave.

Working at Highgate

A culture of community, kindness and belonging

Highgate is a caring, open-minded community, where we promote kindness, empathy and friendship. Everyone who works and studies with us deserves to feel they are part of a welcoming environment that enables them to be themselves and to thrive as individuals.

Our community extends beyond the school, through partnerships, charity work and our commitment to equality, inclusion and sustainability. All members of our school community are encouraged to look outwards and play an active role.

Following a visit from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in September 2024 to assess Highgate's regulatory compliance and school standards, we are pleased to share the inspection findings, which reports compliance in all five areas and a 'significant strength' in our teaching expertise.

Staff wellbeing

Highgate is committed to staff wellbeing, which we promote by encouraging a strong work-life balance; trying our best to support flexible working requests; providing a nutritious complimentary lunch in the dining hall; and offering access to sporting facilities including our recently renovated swimming pool.

The Staff Wellbeing Committee, with representatives across the School, meets regularly to drive forward initiatives, and a selection of staff have been trained as Mental-Health First Aiders.

We encourage an open culture throughout our school, with regular staff surveys, action committees and opportunities to feedback. We strive for continual learning and improvement, and staff training and development is paramount. There are opportunities to participate in the wider life of our school, such as taking part in trips or societies and getting involved in partnership projects.

More details about working at Highgate can be found here:

Application procedure

• Closing Date: 5th October 2026
• In-Person Interviews: 12th October 2026

Contact: Mario Noto , Director of Sport, is happy to answer any questions about this post.

Early Application: Applications will be considered 'as and when' received and we may close the vacancy if we appoint before the closing date.

Inclusion

We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make reasonable adjustments, please let us know of any disabilities (including neuro-divergence) when you submit your application.

Safeguarding

As this role will have regular unsupervised contact with children you must, if appointed, comply with Highgate's Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety and welfare of our pupils, these concerns must be reported immediately in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy. If whilst in the post, Highgate becomes aware of any safeguarding concerns to staff, pupils or the community; these will need to be followed up in line with the safeguarding policy and code of conduct which is underpinned by KCSE and other legislation. These concerns may need to be shared with other agencies. A copy of these policies will accompany all offers of employment. Training will also be provided to all staff to support Safeguarding practice - this is to be completed during onboarding and prior to appointment.

Please read before you apply: Highgate is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if necessary. Candidates from overseas must provide information about their past conduct, for example, by providing documents issued by overseas teaching authorities. DBS Privacy Policies. Please note that this role is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, you are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not 'protected' (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. DBS Code of Practice.

In accordance with the latest guidance from KCSIE, we shall be conducting online searches on any candidates who are shortlisted.