Sport Coach (Rugby)
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual Post working on Wednesday afternoons during term time, usually between September and Easter, as part of the Sport Enrichment Programme
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £21.81 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Rugby Coach who can motivate and develop students of all levels of ability. Working within our team of Coaches and with the Sports Development Coordinator, the ideal candidate will positively contribute to our Sport Enrichment programme which is made available to all students on Wednesday afternoons, by conducting training sessions and deploying strategies to build upon the strengths and weaknesses of both individual players and the team.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Working alongside coaches in Rugby and other sports, together with the Sports Development Coordinator, you will contribute to our Sport Enrichment programme which is made available to all students on Wednesday afternoons. You will conduct training sessions for students interested in Rugby, deploying a training strategy which recognises and builds upon strengths and weaknesses of individual players and of the team, and offering constructive, empathetic feedback.
- Conducting training sessions with individuals and the team
- prepare students for match fixtures, communicating with those involved and making arrangements as appropriate
- contribute to the promotion of Rugby, and of sport more generally at the College, for example by attendance at College Open Evenings.
- Undertake any necessary training to maintain your coaching and first aid qualifications
- Undertake all other training required by the College for the safeguarding of students
The College is committed to safeguarding our students and an enhanced DBS check is required for all posts. The College will also make an online check on all shortlisted candidates. The College values diversity and actively promotes equality of opportunity. As a disability symbol employer, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
Closing date: Midday, Friday, 18 September 2026
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children and young people.
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- mbaker@qeliz.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01325 461315
Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.
In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded the following judgements, with no recommendations for improvement:
Overall effectiveness – Outstanding
The quality of education – Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding
Personal development – Outstanding
Leadership and management – Outstanding
Education programmes for young people – Outstanding
Provision for learners with high needs - Outstanding
Arranging a visit to Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbaker@qeliz.ac.uk.
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