Job Description

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Millfield School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Heavy Throws Coach to support our athletics programme.

This part-time role supports the Lead Throws Coach with heavy throw provision for 4 hours per week during term time, working with student-athletes across a range of ages and abilities. The coach will play a vital role in nurturing technical skill, discipline, and a passion for throws within one of the UK's leading independent schools for sport.

We are seeking someone with a strong coaching background in the heavy throws disciplines, ideally holding a recognised qualification such as a UKA coaching award. You will be passionate about youth sport, have excellent communication skills, and be confident in creating a supportive and engaging environment that encourages athletes to excel.

This is a term-time only role paid at 30 per hour (inclusive of statutory holiday pay), equating to an annual salary of 3,960. You will also receive an array of staff benefits including freshly prepared lunches for only 10.30 per month, and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school's Employee Assistance Programme.

Application closing date: Noon, 22nd October.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/10/2025