Head of Netball

Head of Netball
September 2026, Full-time

The School
Churcher’s College is an Independent
coeducational day school offering
Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form
education. With 1055 pupils in the Senior
School and 285 pupils in the Junior
School (excluding the Nursery) of
approximately equal numbers of boys and
girls, Churcher’s College enjoys
recognition as one of the most
accomplished independent,
coeducational day schools in the country.

The school is hosted on two campus sites
in Hampshire enabling the Junior School
and Nursery pupils to flourish in their
own beautiful grounds in Liphook, whilst
maintaining close links to the Senior
School and Sixth Form located in nearby
Petersfield.    Both sites offer on-site
playing fields and unrivalled facilities,
providing the comfort and opportunities
of an open, healthy environment.

Churcher’s College offers the widest
range of experiences and the opportunity
to be the best. The school has received
independent acknowledgement for
its academic success, creative arts,
performing arts, adventurous activities
and sporting achievements.   Churcher’s
is an inclusive school where parents,
children, staff and friends all contribute
to the rich and broad education provided.
We aim to nurture children into educated,
informed, socially responsible and
respectful citizens ready to succeed in
life.

Teaching at Churcher’s College
We provide an excellent education for
all pupils based upon traditional values

and academic standards, personal
discipline and the development of self-
confidence.  This is accomplished within
a caring environment and a positive
balance between academic studies and
enterprise and adventure outside the
classroom.

A dynamic and innovative place to work,
Churcher’s College is academically
strong [2025: A Level - 24% A*, 62% A*
and A, 91% A* to B; GCSE – 28% Grade 9,
51% Grades 9 & 8, 74% Grades 9 to 7] and
previously has been recognised as a ‘Top
100 Independent School’ by A Level
results and winner of the ‘A Level Award
for the South of England 2017’ at the
British Education Awards.

Beyond the classroom we offer a vibrant
and extensive extra-curricular
programme. With over 35 sports teams
representing the school a term and
unbeaten seasons, sport has strength in
numbers and ability. Music and drama
flourish with many pupils taking music
lessons, numerous accomplished
ensembles, and regular highly reviewed
and varied student drama productions
ranging from A Christmas Carol to Miss
Saigon.  Getting outdoors with our
adventure programme is very popular;
CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, plus First and
World Challenge expeditions offer
exciting opportunities to staff as well as
pupils.

Our Teachers
Our teachers are gifted individuals who
are able to inspire pupils with their
enthusiasm and subject knowledge. They
are committed to high quality teaching

and participate in the extra-curricular
programme. Most are graduates with
postgraduate certificates. Those
without PGCEs are supported to gain the
qualifications soon after appointment.
Training and professional development
programmes are established, and we are
experienced in managing ECT Teachers.
Our staff are both ECTs and experienced
teachers; providing a stimulating and
rewarding environment.   Staff children
enjoy a significant reduction in fees.
Single local accommodation may be
available.

The PE Department
The PE Department consists of 10 full
time professionals supplemented by a
number of professional sports coaches.
It is a very successful and expanding
department that aims to provide a
broad, well balanced curricular and
extra-curricular programme for sport,
encouraging all pupils to experience
and enjoy a wide range of activities.
Nurturing each individual to help them
reach their maximum potential, whilst
laying the foundations for all pupils to be
able to follow active and healthy lifestyles
in the wider community, is a key focus.

The College possesses some outstanding
sports facilities with a superb sports hall,
gym with climbing wall, fully equipped
fitness suite, floodlit all weather pitch
(hockey in the Autumn and Spring terms
and 12 tennis courts in the Summer
term), 25m 6-lane indoor pool, 5 lane
ECB standard all weather cricket nets,
10 acres of playing fields comprising 4
rugby pitches (cricket in the summer) at
the Senior School with a further 10 acres

of playing fields at Penn’s Place one mile
from the main College site.

Qualities and Experience
We are seeking a talented Head of
Netball to support the delivery of PE &
Games across all levels of the Senior
School. Like all members of the PE
department, the successful candidate
will contribute broadly to the curriculum
and extra-curricular sporting
programme at Churcher’s College across
three terms of sport. A Netball specialism
with the ability to coach and officiate to a
1st VII team standard is essential.  A key
responsibility of the role will be to lead
and enhance the Netball programme
within the PE department. An ability to
coach hockey and cricket would also be
an advantage.

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Other key responsibilities will include:
To contribute to the effective
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teaching of curriculum PE and
Games throughout the school and
assisting with the day-to-day
operational demands within the
sports faculty.
Coordination of a full and varied
Netball Fixtures Programme, which
includes competitive opportunities
for all age groups and organising
entry into National and County
Netball Cups and Tournaments.
Organisation of Saturday block
fixtures and training days including
communication of logistics and
staffing, catering and transport.
The upkeep of spreadsheets, SOCs &
iSAMS on fixture information, squad
selection and results.

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•  Monitoring the quality of Netball

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coaching and ensuring the effective
communication of training and
fixture information to pupils and the
school community.
Communication with pupils, staff
and parents with regards to Netball
related queries and the weekly
publication of results including
contributions to the school website
and other social media feeds.

•  Management of an allocated budget,
undertaking regular equipment
audits & ensuring all Netball
equipment is in a safe and useable
condition.

Churcher’s College aims to be a fair
employer and is committed to equal
opportunities.

Churcher’s College does not discriminate
against employees on the basis of gender,
ethnic origin, religion or religious belief,
disability or age. We embrace inclusion
and fairness in the workplace: diversity
is to be celebrated and as such we strive
towards a fully immersive culture of
inclusion, diversity and equality.

Application forms with covering letter
and CV (optional) should be sent to the
Headmaster at Churcher’s College,
Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4AS or by
email to recruitment@churcherscollege.
com by 9am on Monday 16 March 2026.

Interviews are likely to be held the week
commencing 23 March 2026

Terms and conditions
Salary will be calculated according to
experience and responsibility at an
appropriate point on the Churcher’s
College salary scale, which is higher than
state levels.

The  children  of  staff  are  eligible  for  a  fee
remission  subject  to  satisfying  the  usual
entry requirements.

Accommodation may be available.

A contribution to re-location costs
can be claimed subject to the terms of
appointment for the post.

The successful candidate will begin
working at Churcher’s in September 2026.

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SOW contribution to include Netball
development across all age groups
together with a 3-year development
plan specific to year groups.
The promotion of participation
levels in Netball within the school
community.
Supporting players into County and
National Pathways and formulating
positive links with local Netball clubs
To coach, officiate and manage
individual teams on match days
beyond normal school hours
including weekends and some
evenings throughout the year.

Application Details
As a consequence of the Children Act
2006 and KCSIE 2025, all staff appointed
to positions at Churcher’s College must
undergo a check with the Disclosure &
Barring Service. A copy of the School’s
Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure
Policy and Procedure is available on the
website. Two written references will be
required and any gaps in employment
records will be investigated. It is also
necessary for all staff to notify the
Headmaster before the appointment of
any convictions, or other factors which
may be relevant to their employment in a
school environment.

The post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and
the School is therefore permitted to ask
job applicants to declare all convictions
and cautions (including those which are
“spent” unless they are “protected” under
the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess
their suitability to work with children.
Churcher’s College is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects
all staff to share this commitment.

The following duties will be deemed to be
included in the duties which you may be
required to perform:
•  child protection, discipline, health

and safety

•  promoting and safeguarding
the welfare of children and
young persons for whom you are
responsible and with whom you come
into contact.