Job Description

Tonbridge School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Casual Hockey Coach to support our hockey programme during the Lent Term. This is an exciting opportunity to work with talented pupils.

Tonbridge School is one of the leading boys' boarding and day schools in the country and is highly respected, both here and internationally, for providing a world class education.

As a Casual Hockey Coach, you will provide coaching support for the Tonbridge School boys during games afternoons and match days.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a team environment, planning and delivering practice sessions, working in a one-to-one basis by building relationships and trust between player and coach, and experience in delivering courses for various age groups, continually looking to progress their skills. UKCC England Hockey Sessional Coach qualification and England Hockey Engaging Games for Children qualification are desirable.

This post is for the period of beginning of January 2026 until end of March 2026 (with a possibility to extend into other terms depending on expertise and availability of sessions), on Tuesdays and Thursday games afternoons, with the possibility of Fridays and Saturdays as required.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of pay dependant on qualifications, skills and experience.

Closing Date: Sunday 19 October at 12 noon

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

All applicants must complete and submit the School's Application Form (on the website) in order to be considered.

Further information, the job description and an application form can be found at:

https://www.tonbridge-school.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Completed application forms to:

HR Department, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent. TN9 1JP

hrdept@tonbridge-school.org

01732 365555

Tonbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Pay: 20.00-30.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site gym On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Tonbridge TN9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience gained within a school environment?
Experience:

Sports coaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

England Hockey Engaging Games for Children Qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person