Sports Coach (Part-Time)
Inspire the next generation through sport. At Cokethorpe School, sport is about far more than winning matches. It is about developing confident, resilient young people who embrace challenge, work as a team and discover their potential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable
Sports Coach to join our thriving Sports Department. Whether you are an experienced coach or at an earlier stage of your coaching career, if you have a passion for developing young athletes and creating engaging sporting experiences, we would love to hear from you.Working alongside our Director of Sport, you will play an important role in delivering an outstanding games programme for both girls and boys, while supporting the continued development of sport across the School.
The Role As Sports Coach, you will:
- Deliver high-quality coaching sessions that inspire and challenge pupils of all ages and abilities.
- Create a positive, inclusive and enjoyable sporting environment where every pupil can develop confidence and achieve their potential.
- Adapt coaching to meet individual needs, helping each pupil progress at the right pace.
- Support talented athletes through personalised development plans, working closely with colleagues and parents.
- Promote the highest standards of commitment, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Contribute to fixtures, events and wider sporting activities throughout the School.
- Help champion and promote sport across the Cokethorpe community.
About You We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong sporting background with coaching and/or playing experience at club, county, regional or national level.
- Is passionate about inspiring young people through sport.
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external partners.
- Is an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach to school life.
Applications are welcomed from coaches at any stage of their career who can demonstrate the skills, experience and passion to make a positive impact.
Why Join Cokethorpe? Set within a beautiful 150-acre parkland estate in West Oxfordshire, Cokethorpe is a vibrant independent day school where staff are valued as much as our pupils. We offer a welcoming and supportive community alongside an excellent range of staff benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Fee remission for children of permanent staff (subject to admissions criteria and means testing)
- Free use of the School’s gym, tennis courts and golf course
- Free meals during term time
- Complimentary refreshments in our UE Coffee Roasters coffee shop
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free on-site parking
- A varied programme of subsidised social events
How to Apply To apply, please email the following as separate PDF documents in a single email to
:recruitment@cokethorpe.org- A covering letter addressed to Mrs Harriet Stapleton, Bursar, outlining your suitability for the role.
- A completed Cokethorpe School Support Staff Application Form.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 10 August 2026
Interviews: From Wednesday 12 August 2026 (we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date)Start date: September 2026For further information, please get in touch with Mrs Sophie Crossley, Head of Human Resources, on 01993 892359 or email recruitment@cokethorpe.org.