ACE Head Rugby Coach
NJC Scale SO2 to PO1 (Points 26-31), £37,280 - £39,152 FTE
(negotiable for the right candidate)
37 hours per week (full-time), working all year round
Permanent post available
We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate ACE Head Rugby Coach to join our very successful, oversubscribed rugby programme. The ACE programme provides 16-18 year olds with the opportunity to pursue their rugby ambitions alongside full-time education. Our VIth Form College has an excellent reputation for academic outcomes and the rugby programme complements the overall experience for the students. We are looking for a backs / attack specialism within rugby coaching.
The postholder will lead and develop an elite ACE Rugby programme, acting as a "talent development hot spot" that mirrors a professional environment to ensure students achieve their full potential and transition into senior academies, such as the Gallagher Premiership, or university places. This role requires the delivery of a comprehensive development and competition framework—comprising expert coaching, strength and conditioning, medical support, and structured educational interventions—to cultivate the next generation of elite performers. A core expectation of the role is the integration of the DiSE (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) qualification into the daily training environment, ensuring that academic progress and lifestyle management are as rigorous as the on-field demands; while training is provided, the candidate must be committed to supporting these educational outcomes to produce well-rounded, professional-ready athletes.
Stourport High School & VIth Form College is on a journey of improvement, with a focus on:
- Building a learning community
- Strong curriculum strategy
- Consistently good teaching
- A culture of kindness and care
Collaboration with our wider school community
The school is well-positioned to move forward at pace, with a team dedicated to delivering outstanding professional teaching and learning to meet and exceed the needs of the students in our care.
Other benefits include:
- Generous Occupational Pension
- Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
- Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
- Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
- Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance
For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.
The Stourport High School & VIth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please complete your application form via Eteach.
Closing date: 9am – Monday 20th April 2026 with interviews being held shortly after.
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