Sports Professional (with netball specialism)

Bloxham School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Sports Professional with a specialism in Netball to support and develop our thriving netball programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated coach to play a key role in delivering high-quality netball provision in line with the School’s core values of participation and the pursuit of excellence. The successful candidate will contribute positively to the wider sports programme and the boarding life of the School, helping to develop and promote Bloxham netball locally and regionally.

About Us:

At Bloxham School, sport is central to our ethos. Our Sports Coaching Department delivers high-quality coaching across a wide variety of disciplines, promoting not just physical performance but also the values of teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Our students are encouraged to compete, to grow, and to enjoy sport for life.

About the Role:

Working within the Sports Coaching Department, you will:

• Deliver high-quality netball coaching across all age groups and abilities.
• Support both participation and performance pathways within the netball programme.
• Coach in at least two additional sports (e.g. Hockey, Athletics, Tennis, Cricket or Rugby).
• Assist the Strength and Conditioning Team in delivering gym-based programmes for pupils.
• Support practical elements of PE within the curriculum and provide class cover where required.
• Contribute to inter-house competitions, tournaments and Taster Days.
• Support outreach activity with prep schools, primary schools and local sports clubs.
• Assist with sports communications, including social media and the School’s results platform (SOCS).
• Help host visiting teams, pupils and parents on match days.
• Support extra-curricular activities, particularly within the Lower School (ages 11–13).
• Undertake weekly evening boarding duty and support a tutor group within a designated boarding house.

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being fully immersed in school sport and community life.

About you:

You will be an enthusiastic, committed and adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with young people.

  Essential skills and experience:

• Be educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Hold relevant national governing body coaching qualifications, including Level 2 (or above) in Netball.
• Have playing experience in netball to a high representative level.
• Demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of netball coaching and development.
• Have experience coaching young people across a range of ages and abilities.
• Be able to motivate, inspire and mentor pupils, including those on performance pathways.
• Possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Be professional, enthusiastic, adaptable and a strong team player.
• Show a genuine commitment to developing netball and promoting inclusive participation.

A First Aid at Work qualification and coaching experience in additional sports would be advantageous.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

Why Join Bloxham School:

• Be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking sports department.
• Work with motivated pupils in a school that values both participation and performance.
• Access to excellent facilities, professional development opportunities, and a beautiful rural campus.
• Enjoy free term-time meals and access to school facilities, including fitness and sports amenities.

 

Working Arrangements:

• Permanent, full time working term time only (34 weeks a year)
• Opportunity to participate in paid holiday sports camps

 

Start Date:

• September 2026

 

Salary:

• Sports coaching scale, £21,734 to £29,385 including holiday pay

 

Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

How to Apply:

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form using the link below and sending as an email attachment to recruitment@bloxhamschool.com. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

• Application deadline – 9am, Thursday 12 March 2026

Safeguarding:

The School 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). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy 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.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.