Head of Rugby
Uppingham School
Rutland
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2025
Job overview
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational coach to play a central role at the heart of Uppingham School's nationally regarded rugby programme.
As Head of Rugby, you will lead, manage and deliver our rugby programme, playing a key role in the development of the sport, as well as guiding and supporting teams and coaching staff. You will ensure that pupils of all abilities are able to reach their potential and flourish in the sport, by planning and delivering high quality technical, tactical, physical and mental skills training that aligns with a common coaching and playing philosophy.
For our more aspirational players, you will develop, integrate and facilitate a Player Development Pathway that offers appropriate playing opportunities at county, regional, academy and national level, whilst also developing partnerships with Premiership clubs. Given our aspirations and national reputation, you will also be responsible for attracting and retaining the best young rugby players through our Sports Scholarship programme.
In addition to your coaching and management responsibilities, you will also be expected to be a tutor in one of the School’s boarding or day houses and to take a full part in the School’s professional development programmes.
About you
We are looking for an experienced coach with unimpeachable rugby knowledge, a strong degree and exemplary coaching qualifications. You will also need experience of working with elite/aspirational rugby players, as well as experience of coaching school-age rugby players.
The ability to inspire others, communicate well, and to lead and work as part of a team are also essential.
Rugby at Uppingham School
Rugby is one of Uppingham School’s primary sports for boys, that can be played at a high-performance level, as well as be a sport that can be enjoyed by all. At present, rugby is played by pupils in the Autumn Term, with a 7s Tournaments in the Spring Term. Training takes place throughout the year. There are currently up to 13 teams playing rugby and the School has numerous grass pitches. Girls’ rugby has recently been re-introduced at Uppingham and initiatives around this would be welcomed.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members, you will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
- 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
- Discount on School fees
- Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
- 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
- Westfield healthcare
- Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In house Occupational Health Service
- Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches during term-time
- Free annual Flu vaccinations
- Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
- Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025, 09.00am.
Interviews: W/C Monday 3rd February 2025.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
Attached documents
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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