Job Description

Football Coach for Men's Team at Hills Road Sixth Form College (Cambridge)Fixed Term, Part-time

6 hours per week
25.55 per hour

We are looking for an experienced part-time coach to coach our College Men's Football Team. This involves working alongside a team of two other coaches, running pre-season trials, team coaching and selecting squads. The team plays in AoC Sport leagues and Cup, and Regional and National Finals.

We are looking for an inspirational and committed football coach to lead our 2nd Men's Football Team and play a key role in the growth of our wider football programme.

The successful applicant must have an FA coaching qualification and have held a driving licence for at least two years, with no more than three points. Driving a minibus to weekly fixtures is an integral part of the role and full training will be provided if necessary.

The post is a fixed-term contract starting on 3rd November 2025 and to 10th April 2026 in the first instance. However, if the season extends into the summer term, then payment will be made for the additional sessions.

The Sport Department at Hills Road Sixth Form College is highly successful. It works in a supportive environment which values academic as well as sporting excellence. There are three members of teaching staff delivering A level Physical Education, two support staff and a further 11 part time staff that contribute to the delivery of the College Sports and Enrichment programmes. The College has a strong sporting tradition and runs very successful teams in all major games. Whilst striving for sporting excellence the Department fully supports sport equity and encourages all students, irrespective of gender and ability, to realise their full potential. The Department offers a wide variety of sporting activities as part of the Enrichment programme, so that the elite and social player are equally provided for.

Closing

date

: 29th September 2025. We reserve the right to close the position early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Interviews:

week commencing 29th September 2025.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to supply a brief CV and write a cover letter.

These should be submitted by

9.00am on Monday 29th September 2025.

Please note that applications received after the closing date may not be eligible for consideration. If Human Resources have not contacted you by Wednesday 1 October, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 29th September 2025.

Hills Road Sixth Form College will base its decision as to whether to invite you for interview solely on the details provided on your application and how well they match the criteria for this post.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. The successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their right to work during the recruitment process.

Hills Road Sixth Form College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and selects staff on merit, irrespective of race, religion, sex, disability or age. You are not obliged to complete the equal opportunities monitoring form, but any information given will help us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policy.

If you have a disability, you are invited to request any special arrangements you may require for interview, or any adjustments you may anticipate would be needed in your working arrangements, by contacting the Human Resources Team on 01223 278063 (direct line). Further information about accessibility to the site can be found on our website under 'Equality and Diversity/Site Plan' and also from 'AccessAble: www.accessable.co.uk.

Thank you for your interest in this post and in the college. We do hope that you will decide to apply, and we should like to thank you in advance for taking the time and trouble to do so. For more information about working life at the college, please go to our website http://www.hillsroad.ac.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 25.55 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/09/2025