Head of Fencing

Location

The King's School, Canterbury

Head of Fencing

• Full Time
• Support
• Date posted 20/01/2026
• Job reference VAC
  00612
• Start date:
  
  April or September 2026

The Kings School is seeking an outstanding Head of Fencing to lead and further develop one of the strongest fencing programmes in the UK, with a start date of April or September 2026. As reigning Public Schools Champions in both boys and girls pée, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of fencing at a school renowned for excellence, ambition and tradition.

Fencing is a flagship sport at Kings, engaging over 90 pupils each term across senior and junior schools, supported by exceptional facilities including a dedicated fencing hall with competition and training pistes. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, elite-level coaching expertise (particularly in pée), and strategic oversight of a comprehensive programme that nurtures beginners through to international-level competitors.

• Provide visionary leadership and elite-level coaching expertise for the fencing programme.
• Oversee coaching staff, competitions, equipment, budgets, and player development.
• Ensure pupils balance high-performance sport with academic and pastoral well‑being.
• Organise and conduct regular training sessions and competition travel, including weekends.
• Actively promote fencing across the school community.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage staff and resources.
• Deep connections within the fencing world and a passion for developing young people.
• Elite-level coaching expertise, particularly in pée.
• Experience coaching a programme that spans beginners to international‑level competitors.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 8 February 2026. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 23 February 2026. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

The Kings School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All staff and volunteers share this commitment, and we adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with statutory guidance.