Job Description

We are seeking a high calibre individual with significant experience within cricket as either a player or coach, to support the coaching and performance element of the Cricket Programme at Eastbourne College. The successful candidate will be passionate about translating their positive experiences within the game to pupils.

The position would suit someone already working in a similar role in the sector, or an experienced professional player or coach wanting to put his or her experience to use in a different context.

The successful candidate will have evidence of playing and/or coaching cricket at a credible, representative level. ECB, (Level 2) or similar, accredited coaching qualification(s). An ability to coach cricket to young people of all abilities and an ability to coach and develop talented players to representative level.

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Job Title:

Cricket Coach

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Responsible to:

Director of Cricket

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Job Summary:

To support the provision of 1

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2-1 cricket sessions at Eastbourne College in line with the school's core values of participation and pursuit of excellence. To set an example with regard to top-class coaching and the values in which sport is played in the school. To promote the excellence of College cricket regionally and nationally.

4. Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching

a) To be an exemplary coach of cricket, leading by example and supporting other cricket staff in their coaching skills development

b) To coach on the 1-2-1 cricket program either on a 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 basis with the pupils

c) To develop reputational recognition of, and value for, College cricket locally, regionally, and nationally.

Safeguarding duties

a) The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement and staff code of conduct at all times.

b) The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity. There are particular safeguarding issues requiring attention for this post.

c) The responsibility for pupil discipline, occasional one-to-one settings or trips/transport, and variety of situations require staff in this post to have a deep and wide understanding of safeguarding procedures. They have a broad view of pupil behaviours and should exercise vigilance regarding child protection issues.

d) If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if they are the School's DSL, to the Headmaster and relevant agencies.

Other

a) To attend INSET and other training courses as appropriate as requested by the Director of Cricket and Director of Sport, the Deputy Head (Co-curriculum) or other members of the Senior Management Team.

b) To help deliver holiday cricket courses as directed by the Director of Cricket, Director of Sport, and Deputy Head (Co-curriculum)

Additional

In making the appointment the Headmaster will have regard to the experience and potential specifically exhibited by candidates. The exact delineation of responsibilities will be determined by the strengths and interests of the appointee.

This job description may be altered to meet changing educational context at the discretion of the College.

5. Person Specification

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

Education and Training

Essential:

Evidence of playing and/or coaching cricket at a credible, representative level Evidence of continuous personal and/or professional development. ECB Level 2, or similar, accredited coaching qualification(s).
Desirable:

Educated to degree level or beyond. ECB Level 3, or similar, accredited qualification(s).

Experience

Essential:

An ability to coach cricket to young people of all abilities. An ability to coach and develop talented players to representative level. Significant experience of cricket as a player and/or coach at a representative level
Desirable:

Schools experience. Experience of working in a boarding/residential environment.

Skills

Essential:

Excellent communication and listening skills. Strong organisational and administrative skills. A high level of ICT competency. An inclusive manner and the ability to work in a team. The ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative feedback; to monitor and evaluate.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

A belief in the College's core values and the determination to uphold them. An ability to set deadlines, meet them and manage expectation against them. An ability to build, foster and sustain positive relationships with all in the College community. Patience, compassion, courage, resolve and objectivity. Dedication, loyalty, commitment, and positivity Capacity for hard work Being a positive role model for all in the College community by virtue of approachability, personal conduct, and standards of expectation.

6. Salary and Conditions

Fixed term contract to 31 August 2026.

Hours of Work:

We currently have two options available.

Candidates may apply for either individually or for both combined.

Option 1:

Tuesdays - Day into Evening (6 to 12 hours)

Option 2:

One evening per week (day to be confirmed). Hours to are between 6pm and 9.30pm. For this session candidates would ideally be local to the College.

Salary:

28.39 per hour

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Application process

To apply, please visit https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities/ and click the 'Apply Now' button to complete the required application form. A letter of application and an up-to-date CV may be uploaded with this online application form.

Closing Date:

Monday 29 September 2025

Please provide two or three referees, from whom we will request references should you be shortlisted for the post.

One referee must be your current or most recent employer (for teachers this means your head, or a line manager's reference countersigned by the head). Where you are not currently working with children, but have done so in the past, one referee must be from the employer by whom you were most recently employed in work with children.
For further information, please contact HR by email: hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk or tel: 01323 452288.

8. Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Statement

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the wellbeing and education of the pupils.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is a non-smoking establishment.

Postscript

There are many attractions to coaching at Eastbourne College, not least its location on the south coast in the sunniest part of the country.

The College provides a safe urban environment in an attractive part of a peaceful town where pupils have easy access to shops, cinemas, and theatres at appropriate times, and this strengthens the boarding experience. The railway station is close, with easy travel to Gatwick (one hour) and London (under 90 minutes). The beach and sea are a five-minute walk away and the South Downs (the newest National Park) are literally on our doorstep.

The school is a strikingly happy, cohesive, and coherent community. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 28.39 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Life insurance
Work Location: In person