Director of Cricket

DIRECTOR OF CRICKET
CANDIDATE INFORMATION

INDEPENDENT CO-ED DAY SCHOOL FOR AGES 2-18

Welcome to The King’s Foundation, Worcester

The King’s Foundation is made up of three schools:
King’s Senior School and two preparatory schools,
King’s St Alban’s and King’s Hawford. Together,
they form a vibrant and nurturing educational
community.

King’s Senior School educates approximately
850 pupils aged 11–18 on our stunning city-centre
campus. Sharing this site is King’s St Alban’s,
a thriving prep school for around 150 pupils
aged 2–11. Just north of the city, in the beautiful
Worcestershire countryside, King’s Hawford
provides a dynamic learning environment for
approximately 260 pupils aged 2–11. All three schools
are united under a single governing body, ensuring
a cohesive vision and shared values across the
Foundation.

At the core of the King’s Foundation is a steadfast
commitment to delivering an outstanding education
which is made possible by our exceptional staff.
We are proud to foster a strong, supportive, and
inclusive professional community built on trust,
respect, and collaboration.

Our Schools are exciting and rewarding places to
work, and we are delighted that you are considering
joining us. Our professional family includes a wide
range of teaching and support roles, each playing
a vital part in the life of our Foundation. Central to
our ethos is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere,
underpinned by excellent relationships between
staff and pupils who are encouraged to work hard,
play hard, and look after each other.

Our search for the right candidate for this role is
important to us, and we know it is important to
you too. Please take the time to explore the details
within this booklet. If this opportunity strikes
a chord with you, we look forward to receiving
your application, to meeting you in the weeks
ahead, and—if successful—welcoming you to our
community.

Thank you for your interest in King’s Worcester. We
hope this marks the beginning of a fulfilling and
inspiring journey with us.

Ben Charles
Head of Foundation

Introduction to the role

The King’s School, Worcester wishes to appoint an
inspirational Director of Cricket and Teacher of
Physical Education for September 2026. The role
could also suit a Coach with school experience
who is not a qualified teacher, and we welcome
applications from those who fit either criteria.

The Sports Department at King’s

At King’s Worcester we are passionate about sport
and physical activity. We aim to deliver a premium
sporting experience, within an environment of
enjoyment, endeavour, and achievement.

The Department has its own office and classroom
teaching space. Other facilities include two Sports
Halls, an indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and
extensive sports fields, including an all-weather
surface, complemented by the Michael Baker
Boathouse.

The School seeks a professional with both integrity
and compassion. We invite applications from
well-qualified and ambitious individuals who wish
to contribute to our busy and successful sports
department.

Our thriving sports provision for boys and girls
embraces ‘Excellence’ and ‘Sport for All’ and we
encourage all pupils to engage with the many
sporting opportunities available, regardless of
ability.

Applicants should have a willingness to develop
their pedagogical and coaching skills within a
supportive and forward-looking professional
learning community. They will have the ability to
adapt to the needs of pupils while also being a good
team player. Good emotional intelligence and a
sense of humour are essential.

We offer over fifteen different sports at specialist
level in first class facilities with expert coaches.
In addition to our core sports of Rugby, Hockey,
Cricket, Netball, Rowing, Football, Athletics, and
Swimming, we also offer a range of other sports
such as Badminton, Cross-Country, and Fencing.

The standard of our competitive sport is very high
and we are proud to have a significant number of
talented sportspeople playing representatively at
County, Regional and National level.

Our Senior School PE Department is comprised of
the Director of Sport and eight other full or part-
time members of staff. Our Foundation Director of
Sport works closely with the Directors of Sport at
our Senior School and both of our Prep Schools.

Senior School PE staff are involved in teaching
Games at King’s St Alban’s Prep School, and this
provides good continuity of knowledge for the
pupils.

PE at both A-level and GCSE is a popular choice
and, as part of our new Sixth Form Curriculum,
students in the Sixth Form may select the Sports
Leader Award level 3 as their Elective Option.
In Years 7 to 10, PE broadly follows the National
Curriculum and focusses on the acquisition of a
wide range of skills and the promotion of a sense of
enjoyment through Sport and other activity, with an
emphasis upon the importance of fitness.

We are the only school in Worcester with our
own swimming pool and good use is made of this
throughout the PE programme, our co-curriculum
and Swimming Academy.

The School also runs an Athlete Development
Programme that provides support to talented
individuals and supplements the strong coaching,
training and competitive environment that exists at
the School.

Introduction to the role

Cricket at King’s

Cricket has a long tradition of success at King’s
Worcester. Many pupils, past and present, have
represented Worcestershire at all age groups. Recent
players have also been involved in the Super Fours,
England U19s, The Ashes and World Cup.

Both 1st XI’s have a full fixture list and throughout the
season play against a variety of opposition, ranging
from other schools to foreign touring sides, and a
number of local adult teams including a Men’s and
Women’s MCC side. All other age groups will put out
an A and B team on Saturdays, as well as during Games
afternoons.

Coaching is of a very high standard, with external
oaches being brought in to supplement the in-house
provision. Winter nets start in January where both age
group and one-to-one work are undertaken. We run
morning sessions for our selected Academy players
which run from November to March. Winter nets are
open to all cricketers from January onwards.

The School regularly tours with a senior squad and has
visited India and Sri Lanka on a number of occasions.

The role This is a permanent term time only
role commencing September 2026. We are happy to
consider applications from those interested in either
part-time or full-time positions. Please specify your
preference in the supporting statement of your
application. We welcome applications from both
qualified Teachers and Coaches.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be an inspirational
Teacher or Coach who has the drive to help pupils
of all abilities achieve at high levels. He or she will
be keen to become fully involved in the Department
and enjoy working as part of a team.

•  Organise and run the morning Academy

•  Promote positive attitudes in lessons,

sessions.

encouraging respect, tolerance, co-operation,
courtesy, and self-control at all times

•  Organise the running and staffing of Senior

School Cricket tours.

•  Record and report the details of each pupil’s

progress, achievement, and effort

The main responsibilities are as follows:

•  Aspire to ensure high standards are

•  Be fully involved in the co-curricular

programme to include after school practices
and weekend fixtures across the three terms

demonstrated by all pupils when training and
participating in sport (experience of working
with high level performers is beneficial).

•  Support pupils and colleagues fully in the
organisation of a diverse range of tasks

•  Contribute to the delivery of the PE (if relevant)

and Games curriculum

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It could be beneficial if the successful candidate
was also able to coach one of the other major
school sports.

•  Maintain regular effective communication with
colleagues and attend Department meetings

•  Review their own effectiveness in their

respective role

•  Promote the health and safety of all pupils

when participating in activities

•  Be involved in the delivery of the Athlete

Development Programme

The successful candidate will also provide an
excellent example of the attributes expected of all
Teachers and Coaches at King’s, which are outlined
below:

•  Teach or Coach to the highest standard across

•  Develop their own range of skills and knowledge

•  Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of
all pupils, reporting any concerns in a timely
manner

•  Organise and co-ordinate the School’s Cricket

the age and ability range

fixture list and Cricket budget

•  Cater for learners of different types and

•  Co-ordinate transport and catering for all

abilities

Cricket fixtures

•  Maintain standards and implement the

department’s and the School’s policies and
procedures

•  Help with the development of junior players
throughout the age groups including one-to-
one sessions

•  Maintain class interest and lesson pace and

•  Make a significant contribution to the School’s

maximise learning, in part by means of a varied
range of resources

co-curricular programme.

•  Organise and attend pre-season training for the

subject knowledge.

senior and junior squads

•  Demonstrate in-depth, current and confident

Person Specification

It is expected that the Director of Cricket will demonstrate a range of
qualities, skills and experience, as outlined below:

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Appropriate degree or coaching qualifications

Evidence of recent and relevant professional development

EXPERIENCE

Successful teaching experience of PE at KS3&4 (including teaching practice)

Successful experience of teaching or coaching Cricket within a school environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Teach or coach to the highest standard

Demonstrate in-depth and confident subject knowledge

Essential Desirable

OTHER FACTORS

Essential Desirable

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Essential Desirable

Demonstrate enthusiasm for and enjoyment of teaching or coaching

A willingness and ability to play a key role in delivering co-curricular
activities for pupils

Enthusiasm to review own effectiveness in the role and develop skills and
knowledge

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Commitment to the timely and accurate reporting of the details of each pupil’s
progress, achievement and effort

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Essential Desirable

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Good emotional intelligence and a sense of humour

Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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Strong group management skills to maintain interest and lesson pace and maximise
learning

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Ability to use innovative and interactive teaching and coaching methods

Communicate sensitively, proactively and effectively with all stakeholders

Demonstrate recognition of the importance of supporting pupils and
colleagues fully in the organisation of a diverse range of tasks, from
examination preparation and marking to organising trips and workshops

Cater for learners of different types and abilities and set achievable and
aspirational targets for all

Ability to promote positive attitudes, encouraging respect, tolerance, co-opera-
tion, courtesy and self-control at all times

Proactively demonstrate a thorough understanding of, and commitment to
safeguarding young people

Set and maintain high expectations

Undertake effective monitoring of pupil progress

Develop own practice

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Experience of, or ability to provide guidance and support to those applying
for post-18 courses in related fields

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Safeguarding Responsibilities at King’s Worcester

Safeguarding culture at King’s

Responsibilities of the successful candidate

As we strive to maintain an open culture of
safeguarding across the King’s Foundation, we:

•  Train our staff in safeguarding
•  Work in partnership with King’s families
Liaise with external support agencies
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Follow the four Rs: Recognise, Record, Report,
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Listen to pupils

•  Prioritise early intervention
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•  Encourage professional curiosity
•  Create a team around the child.

Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could
be happening here and probably is” as far as
safeguarding is concerned and should always act in
the best interest of the child.

All staff must:

•  Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of

all pupils

•  Have proper regard for the Foundation’s

Safeguarding Policy and related procedures

•  Report any concerns in a timely manner
•  Attend annual safeguarding training.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding
and meeting the needs of all children.

What is safeguarding?

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
is defined as:

•  Protecting children from maltreatment.
•  Preventing impairment of children’s health or

development.

•  Ensuring children grow up in circumstances
consistent with the provision of safe and
effective care.

•  Taking action to ensure all children have the

best outcomes.

(Definition from Keeping Children Safe in Education
2025, Department for Education)

Our commitment to safeguarding

The King’s School, Worcester ensures that
safeguarding is given the highest priority and
actively promotes the well-being of pupils.
Safeguarding and child protection are at the
forefront of, and underpin all relevant aspects of,
process and policy development.

The Foundation’s safeguarding culture supports
good practice and enables issues to be addressed
promptly and appropriately in the best interests of
the children.

Application Process

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding

and enriched educational experience which is truly

and promoting the welfare of children and young

representative of the world in which they grow up, the

people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and

commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo

inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that

child protection screening appropriate to the post

we build a community which is truly representative of

including checks with past employers and the Disclosure

all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we

and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be

will do that best if our employees come from different

required to complete a self-declaration form in relation

backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion

to any criminal record or information that may make you

and belonging for them.

unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to

an online search.

All applications will be acknowledged and all applicants

will be notified as to whether or not they have been

invited to an interview.

How to apply
Candidates can choose to complete the TES online

Successful applicants will be advised of the date and

application form which can be found at:

time of the interview. References will be requested

www.tes.com/jobs or to complete a downloadable

and candidates should be aware that referees will be

application form which can be found on the Current

asked to comment on a candidate’s disciplinary record

Vacancies page of our website at www.ksw.org.uk/careers

and whether or not the candidate has been subject to

and then emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

any child protection concerns. Proof of identity will be

As we are looking for applicants with a specialism in

required at interview.

Cricket please specify in your application your playing

and coaching experience, as well as any coaching

Candidates unsuccessful at interview will receive written

qualifications that you hold. Enquiries regarding the role

notification.

can be sent to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

The School is required to ensure that the successful

Application deadline: 9am Monday 16th March 2026

candidate is checked by the Disclosure and Barring

Interviews will be held towards the end of w/c 16th March

Service. Details of the School’s policies on safeguarding

Start date: September 2026

and promoting the welfare of children as well as equal

opportunities are available on request. References will

Please visit the vacancies page of the School website

be obtained and verified prior to the appointment being

www.ksw.org.uk/careers to find out more about the

confirmed.

benefits of working at King’s and to hear why our staff

love being a member of the Foundation community.