Head of Football​/Development

KGS are in search of an outstanding Head of Football.

We are looking to recruit a Head of Football to provide strategic and operational leadership of the whole school football provision (boys and girls) across all year groups, ensuring a unified philosophy, high quality coaching, strong external partnerships and an excellent experience for all students.

The role will lead the vision, strategy and day‑to‑day delivery of a unified football programme for boys and girls, from participation to performance, and ensure consistently high standards of coaching, safeguarding, organisation and student experience at all levels of the programme. In addition to this, the Head of Football will develop and sustain performance pathways through strong links with professional clubs, academies and representative programmes.

The successful candidate will have recognised football coaching qualification at UEFA B (Level
3) or equivalent, or working towards this with strong evidence of coaching excellence, plus experience of coaching secondary age students across a range of abilities, including performance level players.

You will also be able to demonstrate significant experience of leading or building football programmes at school, academy or club level and have proven experience of working with or within professional clubs or academies and managing external partnerships.

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and we will consider applications from experienced teachers, ECT or non-teacher applications.

The closing date is 09:00 on Wednesday 25th February and application is by KGS application form and covering letter. CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted in lieu of an application form.

For queries regarding this role, please email:

Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment.

Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.

Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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