Join the Roedean Team Temporary Netball Coach (Spring Term 2026) Girls First: Empowered, Encouraged, Engaged FOUNDED ON SITE 1885 FARM 4 OFFERS FOR OXBRIDGE 45 125 ACRES 50% BOARDING BEST EVER GCSE & A LEVEL GRADES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS 355 -SEAT THEATRE 125 YEARS ON CURRENT SITE 525 STUDENTS ON ROLL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES £11m BOARDING REFURBISHMENT ON THE CLIFFS OVERLOOKING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL ACADEMIC MENTORING PROJECTS FLOOD-LIT ALL-WEATHER PITCH ON SITE OVER 35 ISI COUNTRIES (NOVEMBER 2021) EXCELLENT IN ALL AREAS GIRLS FROM www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 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 www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 THE ROLE, SPORT AT ROEDEAN AND THE DEPARTMENT The Role Reporting to the Director of Sport, the Netball Coach will assist in the daily teaching/coaching, and umpiring of netball during games afternoons and matches. 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. www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, PERSON SPECIFICATION AND THE PACKAGE Main Duties and Responsibilities • Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and coaching sessions, according to educational need, to pupils assigned to them. • Give appropriate feedback and encouragement to pupils. • Register the pupils at the beginning of each session and report any absences to the school office as a matter oF priority. • Promote equal opportunities within the School and seek to ensure the implementation of the School’s equal opportunities policy. • Evaluate performance and provide suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation. • Assess strengths and weaknesses in a participant’s performance and identify areas for further development. • Ensure that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times. • Attend matches and send out communications regarding team selection to both parents and pupils in advance. • • Develop knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science in relation to Inspire confidence and self-belief. netball. • Work with IT-based resources to monitor and measure performance. Person Specification • Committed and inspiring Netball coach with excellent coaching experience and qualifications. • Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents Desirable • Interest in or experience in working with a strength and conditioning programme, for performance netball players. 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: Depending on qualifications and experience Hours: Part or full time available - Monday - Saturday, term time only Term: This is a temporary position for the Spring Term 2026 www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 THE PACKAGE, SAFEGUARDING AND HOW TO APPLY 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 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) and a Prohibition Order 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, 7 November 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. www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 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. www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 WHY TEACH AT ROEDEAN? www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 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. www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 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. www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 THE SCHOOL TODAY www.roedean.co.uk | vacancies@roedean.co.uk | 01273 667657 Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5RQ +44(0)1273 667657 roedean.co.uk Charity No: 307063