Self-Employed Football Coach

Part-Time, Term Time only Contract Salary: £30 gross pay per hour Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1500 pupils and over one hundred boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. We are seeking to appoint a self-employed Football Coach from September 2026. We are ideally looking for a candidate who has a passion for sport and is committed to developing talent. No formal teaching experience is required but an understanding of the expectations at a thriving school such as Whitgift is beneficial. The post would suit someone who is considering progression in their football coaching career. Expertise and experience as a football coach working both as an individual and within a team would be vital. The Self-Employed Football Coach will report to the Director of Football. We invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a daily basis, and interviews may take place at any time. This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. To apply, please visit Current Vacancies - Whitgift School. For any queries, please telephone 02086889222 or email the Human Resources Department at SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks. It