Join the Roedean Team
Temporary Head of Netball
(maternity cover)
Girls First: Empowered, Encouraged, Engaged
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WELCOME TO ROEDEAN
Welcome to Roedean
Roedean is an extraordinary school on an extraordinary
site – the girls play cricket and hockey with the sea’s
blue in front of them and the green of the South Downs
behind them, the Maths and Humanities classrooms have
perhaps the best views of any in the country, and which
other boarding houses have been likened to a boutique
hotel? But it is not just the location, but the strong
academic focus with a genuine belief in the importance of
creativity and an all-round education that makes Roedean
unique.
This is an exciting time for Roedean which is marking
the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the School,
although it moved to its current site in 1898. Ever
since its foundation, Roedean has been renowned for
providing girls with an exceptional holistic education,
and this certainly remains the case today: the girls excel
in many fields, achieving excellent academic results,
while also playing music beyond diploma level, debating
in the Oxford Union finals, playing Netball in Sri Lanka,
and throwing themselves into partnership work in the
community and beyond. Students achieve Advanced 1 in
Ballet, design and race their F24 electric car, exceptional
artists can finish A Level Art in a year and then complete
a certificated foundation year before applying for direct-
entry Art degrees, and a team of 6 students successfully
swam across the Channel to France in June 2022, after
which a student in Year 12 made the crossing solo in July
2025.
The School numbers around 525 students, and about half
of that number are day girls, joined by boarders from over
35 countries.
Roedean is clearly thriving and, in addition to the evident
success in the Arts and particularly STEM subjects, as well
as in many areas of school life beyond the curriculum, it is
wonderful that the findings of our last three ISI Inspection
reports in 2016, 2021, and 2025 all highlighted the
excellence in Roedean provision and outcomes for
students. Despite current pressures, it is clear that the
School is in fine fettle, and where it will be in the coming
years is an exciting prospect.
Roedean really is a great place to work – we hope that you
would like to join us.
Niamh Green
Head
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THE ROLE, THE DEPARTMENT, MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Sport, the Head of Netball will be accountable for the development and delivery of an
optimal curriculum, coaching and competition programme for netball and support the physical activity programme
delivered by the Department.
Sport at Roedean
The school aims to provide a balanced, challenging, relevant and enjoyable programme available to all pupils,
irrespective of physical ability, which enables them to:
• develop and foster positive attitudes to physical fitness and support a lifelong healthy and active lifestyle.
• develop strong physical literacy skills and a positive self-image.
• develop physical potential through a range of recreational, developmental and competitive experiences.
• develop life skills such as resilience, communication skills, responsibility, teamwork, tolerance and fair play,
perseverance and organisational skills.
• develop and demonstrate leadership skills and act as positive role models.
• understand how a healthy lifestyle can improve wider achievement.
The Department
Roedean sports facilities include a brand new floodlit all-weather full-sized Hockey pitch, multi-purpose sports hall, 25
metre Swimming pool, 11 Netball and Tennis courts and extensive grounds for Cricket, Athletics, Football and other
sports. A fitness suite and department office is situated within the sports hall complex.
This is a young, vibrant, very well-staffed department which has been integral to the recent success of the school.
Several external coaches work part time to provide additional professional tuition for girls who wish to excel in their
specialist sport.
Each year group has a dedicated games afternoon, once per week for years 10-13 and twice per week for years 7-9, to
enable squad practice to take place alongside a full and varied programme to enable non-squad players to do physical
exercise in sports such as badminton, strength & conditioning, horse-riding, yoga, volleyball and cross-fit.
The department offers AQA GCSE PE as an option in years 10 and 11 and A Level Sports Science for years 12 & 13.
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TASKS SPECIFIC TO HEAD OF LEARNING SUPPORT
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Development
• Develop, implement and monitor a Strategic Plan for the development of Netball in conjunction with other coaching
staff and the school vision for Sport.
•
Identify and work closely with local and national partners who can enhance the delivery of the strategy for the sport
they are in charge of. In particular, develop links with external clubs to facilitate higher level training and competition
opportunities for our most talented performers and sports scholars.
Curriculum (PE)
•
Liaise with Head of PE Curriculum to ensure schemes of work and assessment criteria are up to date.
• Review assessment grade criteria on a yearly basis and run a moderation process between staff to ensure the
standardisation of marks for GCSE.
Coaching programme
• To ensure that a coaching and teaching programme has been put in place so that pupils can compete successfully
within inter-schools, county and national (NGB) competitive structures. This includes development of appropriate
annual training programmes covering pre-season as well as competitive season programmes.
• Direct and manage the teaching and coaching staff required for the effective coaching and development of the
sport they are in charge of. Ensure that all pupils receive high quality teaching and coaching commensurate to their
ability and potential.
• Oversee the delivery of support services (sport science and strength and conditioning).
• Proactively engage in the assessment for, and awarding of, scholarship funding.
Competition programme
• Create an appropriate competitive fixture programme for Roedean commensurate to the ability and potential of our
pupils.
• Deal with changes to the fixtures as they arise and notify all necessary parties.
•
Liaise with the appropriate departments to confirm logistical arrangements for competition including but not limited
to match teas, transport requirements and accommodation (where necessary).
• Ensure that there is a clear selection policy for teams and that it is implemented consistently by all staff. Liaise
appropriately with other Heads of Sport about selection of specific pupils.
• Organise and oversee the running of house competitions
• Organise and oversee the creation of tours and events that will develop pupils skills and abilities
• Organise SISNA U11-13
Budgetary responsibilities
•
In conjunction with the Director of Sport prepare, manage and monitor a budget.
• Support the work of lettings in facilitating income generating activities that can financially support Roedean as a
whole.
Public Relations
Work with the Marketing Team and the Admissions office to promote the profile of sport. This may include activities such
as;-
• providing weekly information for use on noticeboards, heads review, twitter page, websites and other promotional
•
•
publications
identifying potential donors
creating and supporting promotional activities such as Prep School tournaments, feeder school visits, Open Days or
parental visits
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OTHER INFORMATION, PERSON SPECIFICATION AND THE PACKAGE
Staffing and Personnel
• Ensure that all coaching personnel are adhering to sport specific safeguarding policies and procedures when
working.
• Play an active role in supporting the continuing professional development of staff, coaches and support staff.
General Requirements
• Work proactively to ensure that high level players and their parents see Roedean as a positive environment in which
their talent will be nurtured.
• To contribute to the sharing of management, teaching and coaching ideas and skills within the wider coaching/
teaching community at Roedean including continually up dating and improving resources on the One drive for use
by other teachers and coaches
• To actively work to promote Roedean sport at all times.
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
• Committed and inspiring netball experience and proven teaching/coaching skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents
• Statutory induction is provided.
The School does not have a licence to sponsor migrants under the worker or temporary worker routes. Individuals who wish to
work at the School will therefore need to hold or establish immigration status that allows them to work in the UK. The School is
legally required to check that all successful job applicants hold the right to work in the UK before work can commence.
The Package
Salary: An appropriate point on the Roedean Teacher’s pay scale according to qualifications and experience.
This post carries a Management 1 Allowance (£2,497 per annum).
Term: This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave
Other Benefits include:
• Pension – Contributory pension scheme
• Sports and Leisure – use of the swimming pool,
• Remission of fees for a daughter attending the
school, in line with the current policy of the School
Council, subject to the usual standards and procedures
for admission (currently 40% - pro rata for part time
staff)
fitness suite and tennis courts (subject to availability).
Weekly yoga classes are available after work
• Wellbeing – Staff have access to a confidential
advice and telephone support service. Regular staff
social events
• Death in service benefit
•
‘Cycle to Work’ scheme
• Dining and refreshment facilities throughout the
• Free parking on site
school day whilst on duty
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SAFEGUARDING AND HOW TO APPLY
Safeguarding
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/
he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. 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 or welfare of children in the School s/he
must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if he/she is the School’s DSL, to the Head
and relevant agencies.
Roedean 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), a
Prohibition Order Check and a Prohibition from Management Check.
Roedean is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to
Roedean in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin,
age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the application pack and return it to vacancies@roedean.co.uk or via post to Louisa Butler,
Recruitment Manager, Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ.
If you have any questions about the role, please email vacancies@roedean.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 9am, 6 October 2025.
Due to the need to appoint quickly, we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.
This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of changing circumstances and if it is necessary to
amend/alter this, those concerned will be consulted.
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WHY TEACH AT ROEDEAN?
Why Teach at Roedean?
At Roedean, we are seeking talented and dedicated
members of staff with a passion for their subject and for
education per se; they will be teachers who are experts
in their subjects and will challenge the girls to think for
themselves and become independent in their learning.
The enthusiasm of our teachers is complemented by
regular opportunities for the girls to meet and hear
from successful female role-models, such as at our
annual International Women’s Day Festival, when over
twenty speakers come to Roedean, and Baroness Floella
Benjamin, who addressed the entire School at a recent
Black History Month Lecture, was a true inspiration.
It is a genuine pleasure to teach the girls – they are
engaged and motivated, and this is clear from their
academic achievements. In 2025, the students achieved
outstanding A Level results, with 22% of all grades at
A* and 50% at A*-A. At GCSE level, the 2025 results
were the best ever, with 37% of 1178 entries awarded
Grade 9, and this was by far the most common grade.
We are delighted that the girls consistently achieve
excellent academic results, and this provides a strong
springboard to success in Higher Education and beyond.
It is noteworthy that 43% of last year’s leavers went on
to study STEM subjects at university, highlighting that
the School bucks the ‘girls can’t do Science’ stereotype.
Furthermore, Roedean had 100% success rate for those
holding offers for Oxbridge, Law, and Medicine, while
others took up places to read Fashion at Kingston and a
Sports Scholarship to Bucknell University in USA.
In our teachers, we are looking for quality and enthusiasm,
and a desire to spark the girls’ intellectual curiosity and
watch them grab whatever they discover and run with it.
Our aim is for the students to become life-long learners
and leaders, always keen to undertake new challenges and
learn from their experiences, and Roedean has the same
wish for its staff; the School is happy to provide support
and training to facilitate professional development if
needed.
Teachers at Roedean work excellently as part of a team,
prioritising the girls’ interests, and giving them support
and space to develop their talents and interests. The
staff enjoy strong and meaningful relationships with the
girls, characterised by mutual trust and respect. If you
are passionate about getting the best out of every single
girl, and watching them grow into independent and
resourceful young women, a job at Roedean is for you.
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WHY TEACH AT ROEDEAN?
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THE SCHOOL TODAY
The School Today
Roedean numbers around 525 girls, bringing together
students from over thirty-five countries around the world
and those who live very locally; these different cultures
and experiences add a great deal to the girls’ experience,
particularly in our increasingly globalised society, and
ISI Inspectors remarked that ‘the cultural development
of pupils is excellent’, and commented on the ‘mutual
tolerance and respect’ which came from the integration
between pupils from different countries, and between the
day girls and those who board.
beyond Grade 8 level – all such activities have their own
intrinsic value, but they also have huge benefits for the
girls’ academic endeavours. Our ‘Wild Fridays’ programme
sees all of Year 7 and 8 spending every Friday afternoon
outside, learning bushcraft skills and orienteering, looking
after the animals on the Farm, and outdoor adventure
– and they love it! All girls in Years 9 and 10 undertake
Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, and some
also have the opportunity to join the CCF contingent at
Lancing College.
Founded in 1885 by three sisters to provide ‘a thorough,
physical, intellectual and moral’ education with ‘as much
liberty as is consistent with safety’, the School has always
broken the mould. Today, Roedean is determined to
empower the girls to challenge themselves to realise their
considerable potential; they are given the opportunity
to grow up at their own pace, not constrained by finite
expectations, and they have the freedom to develop their
talents and passions.
Roedean’s ethos is clearly focused on the remarkable
benefits of a holistic approach to education, in which
academic pursuits are complemented by a wide range of
co-curricular activities, and the founding Lawrence sisters
would be delighted with their legacy today. With over 125
activities on offer every week, the girls enjoy international
travel opportunities, a Farm on the school site, the annual
House Drama Festival, and our flood-lit all-weather pitch
at the heart of the School. Roedean girls excel in a range
of sports, and many musicians and dancers perform
Our partnership with St Mark’s Primary, in the Whitehawk
estate, is hugely rewarding for the pupils at both schools –
there are a range of joint weekly activities, we fund-raised
and built a Library on their site from scratch, and one
year-group comes to Roedean each week for a morning
of academic and sporting enrichment. Furthermore,
the Roedean Academy, a programme of academic
enrichment for Year 10 students, brings together
academically gifted and engaged students from six local
schools in the maintained sector with those at Roedean,
to challenge their academic expectations and broaden
their horizons.
Philanthropy is also central to what we do. 100 hot meals
are sent each week into the community to feed the
homeless in Brighton, 12 girls travel to Moldova each year
to teach English to Ukrainian refugees and Moldovan
orphans, and the community raised over £48,000 for a
range of charities last year.
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THE SCHOOL TODAY
ROEDEAN’S ETHOS
At Roedean, there can be no doubt that the girls’ rounded
education ‘makes a considerable contribution to their
personal development’ (ISI Inspection), and it is precisely
this which produces independent and creative young
women who will make their mark in the world. In the
same way that Roedean encourages the girls to pursue a
variety of interests, we expect the staff to be committed
to the busy life of this boarding school; it is wonderful
when staff join the orchestra or play in the staff-student
sports fixtures, and the girls love it when members of staff
congratulate them on their role in the previous night’s
play or the goal they scored in the fixture at the weekend.
ROEDEAN’S CAMPUS AND FACILITIES
Roedean is located on a beautiful 45-acre campus, and
owns a further 75 acres of land adjacent to the site. It is
the only school in the UK to be set within a National Park
and on a coastline, as well as being in the boundaries of a
vibrant city. The Grade II listed main building and Keswick
House were designed by the leading Victorian architect
and Roedean parent, Sir John Simpson, who also designed
the original Wembley stadium. The main building
incorporates the four main boarding houses, the dining
rooms, the Library, and the teaching and administration
spaces. Later additions include the Chapel, Science
Laboratories, the Theatre and dance studios, the Music
wing, Keswick House, and Lawrence House. We also have
an indoor swimming pool, a Sports Hall, which includes a
multi-gym, and numerous playing fields to the front and
side of the school. With a £1½ million refurbishment of
the Sixth Form facilities in 2019, a small Farm on site with
sheep and pygmy goats, a refurbishment of our 355-seat
Theatre in 2021, and an all-weather flood-lit pitch at the
heart of the School, Roedean certainly has wonderful
facilities and buildings. A transformation of the Library
was completed in April 2024 and delivers an outstanding
study, research, and exhibition space within the School’s
original school hall, further enhancing Roedean’s
academic provision.
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THE SCHOOL TODAY
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